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13. When you run into bad luck in Boston, we have your back
In the wake of the fatal explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, people from around the world sent messages of love and support for our city. Here's a sample:
Note: If you see anything we should add, please tweet at @swatigauri.
1. Love from Motown.
From Reddit user @nolanater5711
2. And from down south.
From Instagram user @365thingsAustin
3. Because right now, all rivalries are forgotten.
"We stand united with the @RedSox" - @Yankees
4. And we have #prayforboston
It's trending on Twitter.
5. And a reminder: We must move forward.
" A downloadable wallpaper to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, 2013. Proceeds will be evenly distributed between Boston Children's Hospital and the Red Cross." - Yale Stewart
6. New York City stands with us.
"NYC stands with Boston: Boston flag flying at half staff in front of NY City Hall. " Via Deputy Mayor Deputy Mayor of New York City @howiewolf
7. And yes, we love New York.
"In NYC our thoughts are with #Boston tonight. Our hopes are for #peace. #bostonmarathon " via @illuminator99
8. And the New York love keeps coming.
Great gesture: Yankees to play "Sweet Caroline" between third and fourth innings to stand with Boston.
— Daniel Barbarisi (@DanBarbarisi) April 16, 2013
9. Pray for the victims; the rest of us are okay.
"Keep Calm And Pray For Boston" via @prayforrboston
10. Via Reddit, you sent us tons of pizza.
"In NYC our thoughts are with #Boston tonight. Our hopes are for #peace. #bostonmarathon " via @illuminator99
11. The geeks across the Charles at MIT broadcast their love.
Photo by Matthew J. Lee / Boston.com Staff

12. We realized that strangers arent really strangers.
- I am praying for all in Boston ... to have strength and courage in the days ahead.

- – Jennifer K., Norfolk, Va.
- So our teams cant stand each other. But we are 2 strong, tough towns, Irishproud ... God bless you all.

- – Maureen Roe Fudger, Nanticoke, N.Y.
- Bless all the doctors, police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and all who take a part in rescue.

- – Father Cliff Byrons, Virginia
- The courage and heroism of Boston's people inspire and strengthen us all.

- – Kevin Hill, Amarillo, Texas
- I'm thinking for the people in Boston tonight. I am praying for the victims families. God Bless America, God Bless the people in Boston.

- – Rachel, Melbourne, Australia

13. When you run into bad luck in Boston, we have your back
and a place for you to stay.











