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Fredericksburg Responds to the Boston Marathon Tragedy

Area residents share their thoughts and well wishes on Facebook. Add yours in the comments section at the end of this collection.

Ron Rosner Family YMCA There's a movement happening for runners to unite and wear a race shirt tomorrow [Tuesday] to honor and remember those lost today. Let's do it. For those without a race shirt or if you have to dress up for work, wear the Boston Marathon colors of blue and yellow. Spread the word.

Fredericksburg Healing Arts & Yoga Center “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers - so many caring people in this world.” — Mister Rogers

Beach Fries Beach Fries would like to wish everyone affected by yesterdays tragedy the best and we are praying for the injured and also for the families who lost loved ones. This is the USA...we will pick each other up and be stronger than we were before.

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Salem Fields Community Church We are saddened to hear of today's events at the Boston marathon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this horrible tragedy.

Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office - Roger L. Harris Sheriff The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims and to fellow first responders in Boston, MA. We will continue to monitor the events which occurred there today. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to stay vigilant and to report suspicious activity to the Sheriff's Office or your local law enforcement immediately. If you see something, say something. Call 540-582-7115 or 911 to report suspicious activity.

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Fredericksburg Regional Veterinary Emergency Center Our thoughts and prayers are with the Boston community tonight.

Relay For Life of Fredericksburg, VA our thoughts and prayers are with those in Boston tonight. We stand together during this tragic time. [Monday] is Patriots Day, lets all remember those who lost their lives today. we are a strong nation and we are proud to be American.

Fifes and Drums of Fredericksburg Our hearts are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Boston today. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of those affected.

Visit Fred Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Boston tonight. We have our Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in the coming weeks and this is just so scary! Be safe everyone!

Hartwood Days Festival We hope that your Loved Ones are Safe, and we ask you to please join the members of the Festival & Fair Committee in praying for those lives lost, the victims and their loved ones, of this cowardly attack on civilians at the Boston Marathon.

Fredericksburg Parent and Family Our hearts are with Boston. Praying for those who were injured, those who lost loved ones, and for all the first responders who continue to give so fully. If you need to find information on a loved one who was in Boston at the time and can't reach them, please use this hotline number: 1-617-635-4500

Capital Ale House Fredericksburg Our hearts, thoughts and Prayers are with the those affected by the tragedy in Boston.

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For more, see: Ongoing Coverage of the Boston Marathon Bombing

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