Victims’ families gather in private ceremony on 10-year anniversary of Boston Marathon bombing

BOSTON — Saturday marked a somber anniversary – 10 years since two bombs exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon.

Three people were killed on April 15, 2013: 8-year-old Martin Richard, 23-year-old Lingzi Lu, and 29-year-old Krystle Campbell. More than 250 people were injured.

Boston Police Sergeant Dennis “DJ” Simmonds and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Officer Sean Collier also died. Collier was shot and killed by the bombers days later. Simmonds died one year later from injuries he sustained in a shoot-out with the suspects.

“It’s unimaginable to believe it was a decade ago,” said Nicole Simmonds Jordan. “The fight is on, it’s still on, to keep my brother’s memory alive.”

Saturday morning, the victims’ families gathered on Boylston St. for a private ceremony.

“Very humbling, the solemnity of the moment and what it represents,” said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. “A lot has happened in the past 10 years, but I think the important thing is that we remain an incredibly optimistic and resilient city and state.”

Wreaths were laid at the two spots where the bombs exploded, and the group paused for moments of reflection at both sites.

The public was invited to stop by the two memorial sites throughout the day and to practice acts of kindness on One Boston Day.

“Make someone else smile on the T or at the coffee shop,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “We want to convey the spirit and the legacy of what happened as one of love of kindness and of service to the community.”

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