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, several University Place bloggers shared their thoughts and opened the lines of neighborhood communication about school safety and gun-ownership rights.

Pastor Cara Scriven shared how ” following Sandy Hook.

College freshman Alli Remily took a different approach by reflecting on her second amendment rights in .

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:

West Pierce Fire & Rescue Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those in Boston during this horrific time.

C-Dub's BBQ Rub Our thoughts are with everyone at the Boston Marathon, if you have friends and family in the area, we pray all are safe and unharmed!

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.

Source Yoga “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.”
― Fred Rogers

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.