At the time this is being written, the 2023 Boston Marathon is underway. That means it officially has been 10 years since a bombing rocked the 2013 event and shook all of Boston to its core. Many people have memories of that day to varying degrees. One of them was Notre Dame alumnus Charles Monahan.
Shortly after the bombing, Monahan wrote about his experience for Notre Dame Magazine. As one might expect, it was as chaotic as it was for anyone who was at or near the World Trade Center on 9/11. But Monahan was one of many helpers that day as he assisted in evacuation efforts and gave money for cab fare and coffee until he had none left. He observed other folks doing whatever they could to help, too, and that allowed that horrific day to showcase the best of humanity.
Let us never forget those who perished as a result of this tragedy or those who survived but continue to be traumatized by it.
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