Boston puts on a united front after alleged terrorist attack

After two ball-bearing bombs went off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, American's everywhere were glued to their TVs. Sadness and heartache immediately set in as all news outlets covered the senseless attack.

Unanswered questions made the fear set in.

Is my family member or friend safe?

Who did this?

Was this a terrorist attack?

Was the bomber foreign or domestic?

With all of the conflicting reports, the uncertainty of the events was more than unsettling.
The only information we know for sure at this time, is that despite this tragedy, Americans and Bostonian in particular are putting on a united front.

Thousands of Americans took to social media to express their empathy and support.

Perhaps what is most uplifting are the stories pouring in about people in Boston taking in runners from out of state for shelter. Businesses giving people free meals, water, and a place to rest and charge their phone.

El Pelon Taqueria is one Boston  restaurant who took to Twitter to try and get the word out.




Many runners who were not impaired by the explosions took to the local hospital to give blood to make sure there was enough supply for victims.

This is what America is all about. In the face of senseless acts and terror we unite. We put our differences aside and human compassion steps in.

Like President Obama said in his speech addressing the Boston Marathon explosions, "There are no Republicans or Democrats -- we are Americans, united in concern for our fellow citizens."