One year ago, Boston collects
One year after the twin bombings that had overshadowed his famous marathon , the U.S. city of Boston on Tuesday made moving tribute to the victims and to those who had turned this day horror great chain of solidarity.
"You're an amazing city, an inspiration to all the people of this country, "said the Bostonians the U.S Vice President Joe Biden during a ceremony bringing together many survivors , families of victims and firefighters, volunteers and police officers in downtown Boston.
"You have become the eyes of the world, the face of the determination of America, much like what happened on 11 September," he said.
And when the marathon will take place next Monday, "you send the message, not only the world but also to terrorists, we will never give up. America will not resign, "said he still insisted. "The finish line for us."
A moment of silence was to be observed at 14:40 (6:40 p.m.) at the exact time of double attack, which left three dead and 264 wounded April 15, 2013.
President Barack Obama should also observe the moment of silence at the White House.
The attacks last year had turned into a nightmare this extremely popular race, followed by thousands of spectators.
Two bombs placed in pressure cookers exploded almost simultaneously near the finish line, killing three spectators, including a boy of eight years. Of the 264 injured, a dozen had to be amputated.
"The scene outside was the most horrible thing I've ever seen, except in war movies," recalls Shane O'Hara, owner of a sports shop near the finish line.
"I will never forget this scene noise, crying, screaming," he told AFP. "We took all the clothes we could in the window, to give rescue teams to make bandages or tourniquets."
Hidden in backpacks on the floor bombs were filed by two Muslim brothers Chechens living in Boston, identified a few days later.
The eldest, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, was killed April 19 after a chase with police. Dzhokhar his brother, now aged 20, will be arrested, seriously injured, a few hours later, hidden in a boat.
"The U.S. government is killing our innocent civilians. I can not bear to see this evil go unpunished. We Muslims are one body, you hurt to one of us, you're hurting us all, "he wrote on one of the walls of the vessel.
His trial is scheduled to begin on November 3. Charged including use of weapons of mass destruction resulting in death and attack in a public space, he could be sentenced to death.
The Boston Marathon - the oldest in the world - runs every year during the Patriots' Day, a holiday in Massachusetts. It will be held this year on April 21.
The authorized number of participants was increased to 36,000, against 27,000 in recent years, and some will run for the first time in memory of the victims.
Heather Abbott, an amputated foot, and it will support Peter Riddle, a passerby who had helped to save his life, and Erin Chatham, a woman who had found her on the floor. "She runs first marathon," says Heather Abbott, very moved.
Security measures have been strengthened. No bags will be allowed for either spectators or for runners, except for the latter a clear bag for business parts, which will be given by the organizers.
Glass bottles, or of more than one liter are also prohibited, as well as jackets with pockets for participants.
Weapons or knives are allowed for spectators, bags and suitcases are also prohibited, such as flammable liquids, blankets or coolers.
Among runners, the owner of the shop sports Shane O'Hara. "I hope you cross the finish line will allow me to turn the page," he said.
"You're an amazing city, an inspiration to all the people of this country, "said the Bostonians the U.S Vice President Joe Biden during a ceremony bringing together many survivors , families of victims and firefighters, volunteers and police officers in downtown Boston.
And when the marathon will take place next Monday, "you send the message, not only the world but also to terrorists, we will never give up. America will not resign, "said he still insisted. "The finish line for us."
A moment of silence was to be observed at 14:40 (6:40 p.m.) at the exact time of double attack, which left three dead and 264 wounded April 15, 2013.
President Barack Obama should also observe the moment of silence at the White House.
The attacks last year had turned into a nightmare this extremely popular race, followed by thousands of spectators.
Two bombs placed in pressure cookers exploded almost simultaneously near the finish line, killing three spectators, including a boy of eight years. Of the 264 injured, a dozen had to be amputated.
"I will never forget this scene noise, crying, screaming," he told AFP. "We took all the clothes we could in the window, to give rescue teams to make bandages or tourniquets."
Hidden in backpacks on the floor bombs were filed by two Muslim brothers Chechens living in Boston, identified a few days later.
The eldest, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, was killed April 19 after a chase with police. Dzhokhar his brother, now aged 20, will be arrested, seriously injured, a few hours later, hidden in a boat.
"The U.S. government is killing our innocent civilians. I can not bear to see this evil go unpunished. We Muslims are one body, you hurt to one of us, you're hurting us all, "he wrote on one of the walls of the vessel.
His trial is scheduled to begin on November 3. Charged including use of weapons of mass destruction resulting in death and attack in a public space, he could be sentenced to death.
The Boston Marathon - the oldest in the world - runs every year during the Patriots' Day, a holiday in Massachusetts. It will be held this year on April 21.
The authorized number of participants was increased to 36,000, against 27,000 in recent years, and some will run for the first time in memory of the victims.
Heather Abbott, an amputated foot, and it will support Peter Riddle, a passerby who had helped to save his life, and Erin Chatham, a woman who had found her on the floor. "She runs first marathon," says Heather Abbott, very moved.
Security measures have been strengthened. No bags will be allowed for either spectators or for runners, except for the latter a clear bag for business parts, which will be given by the organizers.
Glass bottles, or of more than one liter are also prohibited, as well as jackets with pockets for participants.
Weapons or knives are allowed for spectators, bags and suitcases are also prohibited, such as flammable liquids, blankets or coolers.
Among runners, the owner of the shop sports Shane O'Hara. "I hope you cross the finish line will allow me to turn the page," he said.
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