My heart is saddened by what should have been a great occasion, marred by tragedy and violence as two bombs were detonated in the area of the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon.
My nephew's new fiance was with her friend near the finish line at the time of the explosions, but luckily escaped without injury.
My thoughts to the families of the 3 people who lost their lives, and to the near 200 that were severely injured by the blasts.