Former Boston Mayor Tom Menino, who was battling cancer, died today at age 71.
Twitter users are now sharing their memories of their beloved mayor who stepped onto the national stage after the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013:
I will always remember when Menino found the strength to stand up from his wheelchair and address the crowd at the Boston Marathon Memorial.
— Greg C (@gregcjr) October 30, 2014
Menino -a workhorse. His schedule often had him going 7 days a week. So much to remember including his leadership during marathon bombing
— Ted Daniel (@tvnewzted) October 30, 2014
Tom Menino, who was mayor of #Boston at the time of the Marathon bombing, has died at age 71: http://t.co/CHmE3VFxpp pic.twitter.com/gx74qR1Wih
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) October 30, 2014
Heartbreaking news. Rest in Peace Tom Menino. We will never forget all the wonderful things you did for this city http://t.co/w2n6oe9R49
— JAM'N 94.5 (@JAMN945) October 30, 2014
It's really a shame Tom Menino didn't get to enjoy a proper retirement http://t.co/AQWVwdpmVK
— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) October 30, 2014
Tom Menino: "I want to help people, help one individual a day. Just to make their life a little bit better." RIP. http://t.co/h72oDMY7nS
— Kevin Robillard (@Robillard) October 30, 2014
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Boston is the way it is – successful, progressive, innovative, and safe – because of Tom Menino. Rest in Peace, Mr. Mayor. #mapoli #Boston
— Sean P. Costello (@SeanCostelloMA) October 30, 2014
Tom Menino loved Boston with all his heart, showed it bravely during the Marathon crisis. RIP
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) October 30, 2014
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Rest in peace.
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