On April 15 and in the days after, local, State, and Federal law enforcement personnel from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and nearby States of Rhode Island and New Hampshire joined in a weeklong effort to respond to the marathon bombing and assist in finding and capturing the suspects. These dedicated first responders saved hundreds of lives in the immediate aftermath of the attack and saved countless more from the threat of future attacks. Through unprecedented communication and confident leadership, public safety agencies at every level coordinated to bring justice down upon those responsible. Their actions proved that no act of terror can blunt the spirit of resiliency, of fortitude, of endurance that is at the heart of the American people. As relief and pride wash over the Boston area, we must not forget that there is still much healing to be done. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families of Martin Richard, a young boy whose big smile we will never forget and whose sign, ``No more hurting people.…
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