Tragedy in Boston

There are certain moments in life that cause us to take pause and reflect. Today in Boston we were, in the most horrifying of ways, reminded of that. An attacker set off two bombs right near the end of the Boston Marathon and as of this time at least two people are dead and dozens more are injured. Authorities are still on the scene as there may yet be more explosive devices in the area.

There is a sad irony in targeting this event in that many see a marathon or a race of this nature as a sign of hope or choose to run in such an event for a cause. CIBC hosts the run for the cure in here in Canada in order to raise money for cancer research, and countless other events use this format to raise money and awareness for great causes. They bring communities and families together and reveal the true nature of the human spirit. The fact that someone would target such an event defies any explanation, and any here in wouldn't do justice to the tragedy of it. The gamut of  emotions one is forced to deal with in such a situation is something I wouldn't wish on anyone and I hope the people of Boston are able to find the help and solace they will undoubtedly need.

The NHL immediately did the right, and really only thing it could, and postponed tonight's game in Boston between the Bruins and the Ottawa Senators. According to reports the Sens will try and fly home tonight as they play here tomorrow against Carolina but given all the commotion, understandably, this may take time.

No one is sure what the days ahead will hold, what will be revealed about the attackers or why this happened, but the endless litany of question will be just that. There is no answers for some, those who suffer a loss in such a circumstance may never have peace or be able to accept it. There is no way we can understand what prompts someone act out in such a horrible and senseless manner. I can't imagine what the families must be feeling and again it is a grim reminder of the world we live in. All I can say is be grateful for small mercies and those things and people in your life for whom you live, as we can all too often take them for granted.

In closing all I can say is that my thoughts and prayers go out to you Boston, may God be with you.