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Boston Tragedy

Postby Ken B » Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:35 pm

This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.

Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
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Postby chunkymonkeymelonhed » Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:41 pm

(((Ken)))

Nothing more needs to be said.
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Postby Robbie-T » Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:45 pm

So sorry you had to go through this Ken, such a horrific tragedy.

Happy to hear you will be back to take back the marathon!
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Postby Jo-Jo » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:00 pm

Robbie-T wrote:So sorry you had to go through this Ken, such a horrific tragedy.

Happy to hear you will be back to take back the marathon!



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Re: Boston Tragedy

Postby kab » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:08 pm

It really is just beyond words
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Postby fingerboy » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:11 pm

Indeed. Glad you're okay.
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Boston Tragedy

Postby IronGoddess » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:24 pm

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Re: Boston Tragedy

Postby dgrant » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:46 pm

Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.

Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.


You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.
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Postby trixiee » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:47 pm

RESPECTFUL.

good on you Ken!

thank you
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Postby bruyere » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:50 pm

dgrant wrote:
Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.

Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.


You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.

Agreed on both counts, for sure.
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Postby turd ferguson » Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:06 pm

dgrant wrote:
Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.

Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.


You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.


Couldn't say it better.
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Postby Darth Tater » Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:30 pm

dgrant wrote:
Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.

Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.


You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.

Well said Dave. I agree wholeheartedly.
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Postby runJrun » Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:59 pm

Darth Tater wrote:
dgrant wrote:
Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.

Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.


You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.

Well said Dave. I agree wholeheartedly.


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Re: Boston Tragedy

Postby Stampie » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:13 pm

dgrant wrote:
Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.

Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.


You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.

Agreed, what else can be said? I'm at a loss for words.
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Re: Boston Tragedy

Postby RA. » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:37 am

Stampie wrote:
dgrant wrote:
Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.

Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.


You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.

Agreed as well.
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Postby stairmastercathy » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:46 am

big hugs, ken.
so glad you are both ok.
hope to see you soon.
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Postby AndyM » Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:27 am

Glad to hear you are safe.

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Postby Tori » Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:58 am

Thank you Ken. I am glad you and your wife are safe.
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Postby n_fraser » Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:14 am

We have never met, but I am glad you are okay. My heart is with you.
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Postby Dr. S » Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:23 am

You were in my thoughts as soon as I heard about this on the radio. Glad you and your wife are safe. You will be back.
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Postby carm » Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:25 am

I was thinking about everyone in Boston yesterday, with deep sadness and a heavy heart. I'm glad that you and your wife are ok. Have a safe trip home.
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Postby HCcD » Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:33 am

Glad to hear that you and your family are safe and sound, Ken ...
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Postby eme » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:17 am

I look forward to reading your report next year.

Safe travels home.
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Postby purdy65 » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:21 am

Safe travels home Ken.

You were in all of our thoughts yesterday.
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Re: Boston Tragedy

Postby Robinandamelia » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:23 am

All the best, and have a safe trip home.
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