Bill Keating: “I'd like to thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to thank so many of our colleagues that we work with…”

“I'd like to thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to thank so many of our colleagues that we work with day in and day out. When we came here back into session, so many of them gave their heartfelt feelings for all those that were hurt during the terrible marathon bombing that occurred in Boston on April 15. We first remember those that lost their lives during this terrible, terrible tragedy. And there's never words that are adequate to deal with these issues. That type of loss to family, to friends, to loved ones can't really be put into words. {time} 1420 I can only convey my own, as well as our colleagues', sympathy for those families. Four young people's lives were taken too quickly from us all--four people who had so much to give. They were four people who we had a glimpse of with the accounts of their lives as the public mourned and joined with their families at their loss. It was just a glimpse. But what a glimpse: A young boy, Martin Richard, had a profound message, as his poster revealed to all: ``No more hurting people. Peace.'' Lu Lingzi, who came here from another country to study and to better herself; an accomplished student, pianist, a young woman who had developed tremendous friendships in the short time she was here, who came to this country to learn more, to become more, and to offer more. Sean Collier, a young police officer who dedicated himself to helping people. To protect and to serve, that was his goal.…”