The 8-year-old boy who died in the Boston Marathon bombing attack has been identified tonight by the Boston Globe Twitter account as Martin Richard. His father was reportedly running the race while Martin, his mom, and two siblings watched and waited.
William Richard reportedly ran the Marathon while his family waited for him at the finish line.
— Boston.com (@BostonDotCom) April 16, 2013
Denise Richard and a daughter are in the hospital with grievous injuries; another daughter was unharmed.
— Boston.com (@BostonDotCom) April 16, 2013
Keep the entire family in your thoughts and prayers.
Anyone from Dorchester is considered family my heart breaks for baby martin go hug your family and tell them you love them #disgusted
— S. Curley (@I_screamSAMwich) April 16, 2013
My prayers go out to little Martin Richard! He went to our school. Even though I didn't know him much I kno he was a great kid #Pray4Martin
— makaylah✨ (@Makaylah____) April 16, 2013
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Dorchester's own 8 year old Martin Richard of carruth street taken too soon #restinpeace
— Robyn (@caspeRob) April 16, 2013
Update: This picture is circulating on Twitter and is reportedly Martin Richard.
#BostonMarathon blasts: Martin Richard, 8, dies while watching his father race http://t.co/vhrTsihd6f pic.twitter.com/VNrBk5utSD
— The Straits Times (@STcom) April 16, 2013
Heartbreaking.
Update: More heartbreaking photos of Martin Richard.
Heartbreaking https://t.co/tmMAttvNsM
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) April 16, 2013
Tragic. RIP Martin Richard pic.twitter.com/VkUpY2mwFZ
— Sam Stein (@samstein) April 16, 2013
Everyone please retweet ! He lost his life yesterday from the bombing .. R.I.P Martin Richard ???? pic.twitter.com/LIW4gK0xwY
— ? (@Dberment_) April 16, 2013
Rest in peace, sweet boy. May the other angels hold you close in their loving arms.
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