The River of Memorial Stones in the Garden of Peace
A group from my office observed a moment of silence at 2:50PM this afternoon at the nearby Garden of Peace: A Memorial For Victims of Homicide. It’s a lovely little park with natural grasses and a stream made up of stones. Many (too many) of the stones are engraved with the names and dates of Boston homicide victims –each a small memorial and symbolic tombstone, as you can see in this photo. Obviously a good place to meet with colleagues and engage in a moment of silence to mourn and honor yesterday's victims. And to help each other heal the day after our city and one of its best known and iconic international events was ripped apart. It was quite emotional. One co-worker wore her Boston Marathon jacket.
One entrance notes that "The Garden is a symbol of hope for peace and renewal in our lives, our community, and the world." That speaks volumes today. Peace.
The River of Memorial Stones in the Garden of Peace
A group from my office observed a moment of silence at 2:50PM this afternoon at the nearby Garden of Peace: A Memorial For Victims of Homicide. It’s a lovely little park with natural grasses and a stream made up of stones. Many (too many) of the stones are engraved with the names and dates of Boston homicide victims –each a small memorial and symbolic tombstone, as you can see in this photo. Obviously a good place to meet with colleagues and engage in a moment of silence to mourn and honor yesterday's victims. And to help each other heal the day after our city and one of its best known and iconic international events was ripped apart. It was quite emotional. One co-worker wore her Boston Marathon jacket.
One entrance notes that "The Garden is a symbol of hope for peace and renewal in our lives, our community, and the world." That speaks volumes today. Peace.