Comments on: #BostonStrong

By: Cassy

Cassy — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:55:29 +0000

Sorry it’s taken me so long to respond to this: I think you know just how worried I was about you,Chuck, and all my friends from Boston. Despite being a Brit, living in the UK, I have a number of friends in the Boston area (some I consider family) and the city just grabbed me firmly and held on.

I’ll be back in the Fall for Thanksgiving. It’s a wicked pissah town. My kind of town.

Love and hugs to all of you affected personally by this x

By: Maura

Maura — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:58:58 +0000

I was so relieved to hear you we’re kept safe through this unbelievable act of violence. Thoughts and prayers are with all Bostonians as you all try to heal physically, mentally, as emotionally. I was moved to tears by last night’s national anthem at TD Garden. I got such goosebumps when “Sweet Caroline” was played at Consol and my Pens were singing along. Hockey is so much more than just a sport and the players are so much more than just athletes. So thankful that Boston has such a wonderful team to be somewhat of a distraction and definitely a bright spot in this scary time.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:33:50 +0000

We are ALL Boston right now, just as we were all NYC after 9/11…and proud to be so! We’re also HUMAN, and the greatest blessing is that the large majority of us have an intrinsic spirit that is loving, caring, and giving. This is embodied most by the Police, Fire, EMS, Service Members, and citizens who ran in when everyone else was running out. I’ve been brought to tears numerous times by the love, generosity of spirit, and plain old togetherness that has sprung up this week.

SO glad you’re safe, Chuck. Stay Boston Strong & know that you are ALL loved!!! <3

By: 18epenning

18epenning — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:39:26 +0000

Your last post made me laugh; this one made me cry. Sending you lots of hugs . . .

By: CathyAnn

CathyAnn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:31:31 +0000

As Stephen Colbert said the day after the attack, “Those maniacs tried to make life bad for the people of Boston, but all they managed to do is show how good those people are.” We all stand with you, and are happy you are safe, and know your city will heal. Be safe.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:57:26 +0000

We love you, Chuck! And despite our sibling rivalry, New York loves Boston something fierce, and never more than now. I just wish we weren’t bonding over traumatic terrorist attacks.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:54:58 +0000

Beautifully said.

One of the things I’ve always loved about hockey since I was a kid was that it was like being part of a giant family. Maybe it was dysfunctional at times, but you always knew someone had your back no matter what. Now, when Boston needed it the most, the hockey family stood up for all of us and while I wasn’t surprised, I was definitely overwhelmed.

I am so glad you are safe. Sending my love from the other end of the state <3

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:39:17 +0000

Wonderful post, Chuck. So glad to hear you were safe throughout. I was also so proud to see that the the Bruins, TD Garden, NHL & NHLPA have come together to donate $250k to families affected by the Boston attacks. One more reason why hockey = the best.