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NECN
April 4, 2018
The then newlywed couple each lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings, and two years later, Kensky had to make the excruciatingly difficult decision to amputate her remaining leg. “When we had no words left for each other, we would always go out and just throw a ball for Rescue,” Kensky said.
EMS1.com
April 4, 2018
Responders 'train constantly' in counter-terrorism after Boston Marathon bombing ... As the fifth anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing approaches, Cambridge Fire Department officials say they are ready for potential terrorist activity ... The Marathon bombings had a major impact on the Department, Mahoney noted.
Boston Herald
April 4, 2018
Public officials say they're prepared to protect runners and spectators at the 122nd Boston Marathon from any number of threats — including an active-shooter scenario — as the city approaches the five-year mark of the 2013 marathon bombings. “We are laser-focused on finding and stopping any potentialÃâà...
KGW.com
April 2, 2018
More than 200 Pairs of Sneakers Left at Scene of Boston Marathon Bombing Part of New Exhibit. A Museum in Massachusetts plans to display hundreds of running shoes that will be part of an exhibit commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing. For more on the story here is Zachary Devita.
Boston.com
April 1, 2018
The 36-year-old said such moments are an example of how her service dog has brought not just physical aid, but emotional comfort to her and Downes, 34, as they recover from the severe injuries they sustained in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. It is Kensky's experience as a double amputee, andÃâà...
CBS Boston / WBZ
April 20, 2013
Lingzi Lu was just 23 years old when she was killed at the Boston Marathon finish line in 2013. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports. Program: Boston Marathon. Categories: News Sports Exercise Local News General WBZTV. More Latest Videos. Woman Waiting For Heart Transplant Has Wish To Meet Gronk GrantedPatriots tightÃâà...
Boston 25 News
December 31, 1999
BOSTON -- Nearly five years after Dic Donohue was critically injured during the manhunt following the Boston Marathon bombings, the former Transit police officer opened up about his life now, his passions and his unbreakable bond with a trooper who helped save his life. “It's a truly unique experienceÃâà...
CBS Boston / WBZ
December 31, 1999
BOSTON (CBS) — Survivors of the marathon bombings often say that the support they received from the community was key to their recovery. Survivor Dave Fortier suffered hearing loss and shrapnel wounds. The five-time Boston Marathoner remembers the outpouring of kindness that reminded him heÃâà...
CBS Boston / WBZ
December 31, 1999
BOSTON (CBS)– Boston Marathon bombing survivors Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky have written a new children's book about their service dog Rescue. The book, due out April 3, is called “Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship.” And it certainly has been. NEADS World Class Service Dogs,Ãâà...
