Boston Marathon

[Father Bill]

How incredibly sad that people would think in this twisted way. Our prayers for the victims, afflicted in many ways, physically, psychologically and especially for the dead and their families. Rest eternal grant to them with your saints, O Lord, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.

Bill+

[neloon]

Our First Minister, Alex Salmond, said

"I am sure that the thoughts of the people of Scotland will be with our close friends in Boston as they come to terms with the terrible events unfolding in their city.
"It is clear from the reports and horrific pictures from the scene that a number of people have lost their lives and many more have been injured in what can only be described as cowardly attacks on innocent people simply out enjoying the fun of a marathon on Patriots Day.
"The ties that bind Scotland and the United States are strong and deep. Indeed, only last week, thousands of runners gathered in New York to celebrate this connection by taking part in the tenth annual Scotland Run through Central Park. It is almost unthinkable that such a tragedy could unfold at a similar, family-friendly race event in the United States just days later.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this terrible atrocity."

I'm sure the members of XMTS resident in Scotland echo those words and send our sympathy and condolences to all involved either directly or at a distance.

Alan

[Grizzly]

How incredibly sad that people would think in this twisted way. Our prayers for the victims, afflicted in many ways, physically, psychologically and especially for the dead and their families. Rest eternal grant to them with your saints, O Lord, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.

Bill+

So mote it be Padre.

Thoughts and prayers are with our cousins and we will stand beside you against this war on terror from wherever it comes.

[Peter Crowe]

So mote it be Padre.

Thoughts and prayers are with our cousins and we will stand beside you against this war on terror from wherever it comes.

Well said Simon

So Mote It Be!

[Pleater]

I could not think of anything I could say at the time, but today I saw a recording of the people running to help, pulling away the barriers where all the national flags had been flying, and the poles toppled so the flags sank down to the ground, half in salute, I thought, and half acknowledging that they were no longer needed - there were people in need and all barriers came down to get to them.

Anne

[sydnie7]

Beautifully said, Anne, thank you. If only it were always so.

[TheOfficialBren]

Aye, Simon and Anne.

We in the United States thank our cousins over the water for your outpouring love love and support as we face more dark days. We shall stand together in unity and declare that peace and togetherness are our creed, that hope and love are our banner, and that freedom and liberty are our rallying cry.

Steve and Ken, I am very glad that your families are safe. You and yours were truly blessed yesterday.

[piperdbh]

Yes, Anne; beautifully said.