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Red Sox Fans Sing Moving National Anthem In First Home Game Since Bombing
VIDEO here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch-red-sox-pay-moving-tribute-to-bombing-victims-in-first-fenway-park-home-game-since-marathon/
The Boston Red Sox and their devoted fans came together today for the first home game since Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings. And before designated hitter David Ortiz took his fateful turn at the mic, the crowd sang a rousing version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” as one unified voice to celebrate the strength of the city in the face of the horrific attacks.
The game, which was set to begin less than 24 hours after authorities had captured the one remaining suspect alive in Watertown, Massachusetts, was preceded by elaborate pregame festivities, including appearances by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis, Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveaux, FBI special agent Richard DesLauriers and other officials who played key roles in the investigation over the last five days. Representing the Boston Marathon runners were Dick and Rick Hoyt, the father-son running-wheelchair team that have been competing in the marathon for 30 years.
The Red Sox fans continued a new tradition, started just three nights ago before the Boston Bruins game at the TD Garden, in which the crowd sang the national anthem on their own, without the help of one, single, leading singer. It was a powerful moment for a city still grieving from the loss of life and limb of many of its citizens, but also served as a chance for the people of Boston to rise above the hatred and celebrate its unity.
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The game, which was set to begin less than 24 hours after authorities had captured the one remaining suspect alive in Watertown, Massachusetts, was preceded by elaborate pregame festivities, including appearances by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis, Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveaux, FBI special agent Richard DesLauriers and other officials who played key roles in the investigation over the last five days. Representing the Boston Marathon runners were Dick and Rick Hoyt, the father-son running-wheelchair team that have been competing in the marathon for 30 years.
The Red Sox fans continued a new tradition, started just three nights ago before the Boston Bruins game at the TD Garden, in which the crowd sang the national anthem on their own, without the help of one, single, leading singer. It was a powerful moment for a city still grieving from the loss of life and limb of many of its citizens, but also served as a chance for the people of Boston to rise above the hatred and celebrate its unity.
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