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| 30.10.2013, 15:51 - fezdmwqf - Hohlbratze - 908 Posts Ottawa walk honours Birkenstock boston Marathon bombing victims Runners in Ottawa marched from Parliament Mountain to the American Embassy in memory of the patients from the Boston Marathon bombings one week ago. The particular onekilometre trek began after speeches from Sharon Johnston, spouse of Gov. Gen. David Johnston, and Phil Marsh, regional manager of the local Jogging Room stores. 3 people were killed and most 180 were hurt when two bombs exploded just obstructs away from each other near the finish line of your Boston Marathon last Monday. Officials mentioned 50 people continued to be in hospital since Monday, including a few in critical situation. Some people were forced to have their limbs amputated as a result of their injuries. Dylan Wykes,parajumpers kodiak, the longdistance runner from Kingston, Ont., who competed at the 2012 London Olympic Games, led the walk. OttawaCentre Megapixel Paul Dewar addressed the crowd, calling it a "proud day" for Ottawa. He said runs are a celebration of civic spirit, local community and individual strength. "People tried to take that away, but precisely what we've seen in the last length of time is that people have bond,parajumpers," Dewar said. "More individuals are participating in runs. More people are coming out to express that we will not change our backs, we will not hide, and we will continue to look out for each additional. Ambassador David Jacobson spoke for the walkers once they achieved the embassy. "I want to appreciate all of you, every one of an individual, for coming out today, and all the people throughout Canada who took part in events like this over this last week," Jacobson said. "Exactly a week ago a extremely cowardly act took place, an event that shocked as well as touched every one of people. But literally, via that moment forward, we watched another side of human instinct unfold, the side with the better angels." Jacobson's talk was followed by one minute of silence. Et aussi Monday, which is in the event the first bomb skyrocketed . Nigel Wright has 'full confidence' of Pm after Duffy cheque Stephen Harper's key of staff still enjoys the full self-confidence of the prime minister subsequent revelations he published a $90,000 check to cover living expenses believed by Conservative Senator Robert Duffy, Harper's office said today. ET Thurs. Soon on CBC Live On the internet, host Lauren O'Neil will be referring to Angelina Jolie's oped about her preventative double mastectomy. ET to find out more. |