“As I sat with my son at the Bruins Playoff game Saturday night, the Boston Garden went dark. A spot light came on as someone wheeled out Jeff Bauman, a 27 year old Boston man who while watching his girlfriend run the Boston Marathon, looked in the eyes of a young man walking past him near the finish line, something did not seem right about him he thought. A few minutes later the first bomb went off resulting in Jeff losing both his legs.
As Jeff lay in his hospital bed, still in intensive care, a day after the attacks, in so much pain he could not speak, he signaled to his mother for a paper and pen. He wrote “Bag, saw the guy, looked right at me”
This 27 year old , days after losing his legs in a horrific tragedy thought about others… The FBI later said his description of the suspects was instrumental in the early identification of the two men.
The human spirit to overcome… Hero defined.”
~ Ed O.
Credits: Story – Thank you Ed O for sharing this amazing story. Image of Jeff Bauman at Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Boston on Saturday: Dailymail.co.uk
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My shoulders curl in on themselves, as I humbly look at this victorious face, this nobility..a hero, truly.
And I’m moved by your comment too Mimi. You have an innate ability to capture the moment with your words. Thank you
How can one not be moved by this image? Powerful!
Not sure it is possible not to be moved.
What strikes me about this you g man’s visage is the open, hopeful nature of his gaze. He could so easily be hardened or embittered by the loss he has sustained, yet he is clearly embracing life. A powerful message. His spirit is strong and the laws of attraction are on his side. I am humbled by his spirit….
I see victory in his face! What an inspiration this young man is. I truly believe he will walk and run again.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Yes, he has that look. You will NOT defeat me!
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Thanks for sharing Todd
There is light in the world.
Yes, and in this young man’s face.
Two young men standing in the same place. One chooses light, one chooses darkness. One chooses hope, one chooses hate. Two young men standing in the same place.
So true Susan. So true.
I agree with Vicki, there is light and it will out shine the darkness…
Needs to…
I can’t comment on this bombing. I’m too angry.
This is a man who loves life and is willing to live it to the fullest regardless of the terms. Good for him because he is good for Boston and the United States of America. I salute his perseverance, his fighting spirit and his courage.
I agree Rick. What spirit he has.
Oh my gosh…tears here. Lives tragically altered forever…and yet, the strength to smile, to be so brave.
yes, incredible story and photo
Wow – that is one courageous man! Touching share David.
He is Anita. Thanks.
Incredible!! Hero, winner, warrior…he deserves them all.
It is incredible…