Boston Marathon Bombing: Share Thoughts, Resources, Reflections On Patch

It’s tough to cope with situations that just don’t make sense.

Following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, Sammamish-Issaquah bloggers shared their thoughts and opened the lines of neighborhood communication about school safety and gun-ownership rights.

Amanda Liddle reflectde on Sandy Hook and brought the conversation home with a dicussion on Renton crime.

Pastor Cara Scriven shared how ” following Sandy Hook.

Today’s Boston Marathon bombing is as equally incomprehensible. If you have questions to ask, resources to share, or just need a creative outlet, start a discussion with your neighbors using our Local Voices section.

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The following comes from our Facebook News Feed:

King County Medic One You could not ask for a more prepared group of EMS professionals than Boston EMS during race day with hundreds of extra personnel on duty. There is no doubt that the preparation that Boston EMS, Police, and Fire put into this event will be shown to have saved lives today. Grim day.

United Way of King County Our thoughts go out to all affected by the events that took place at The Boston Marathon today. Be well.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' Our hearts are with the victims of the Boston Marathon explosion. If you're worried about a loved one, call Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text Text TalkWithUs to 66746.

Write your own reactions or note to the victims of the Boston bombing by blogging on Patch, or leaving a note in the comment section, below.