Politics & Government

Baker on Bombing: 'We Remain a Nation of Heroes and Patriots'

The Prince George's County executive extended his 'thoughts and prayers' to the victims of the deadly explosions.

Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker released the following statement in response to Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon:

Today our country grieves again. The thoughts and prayers of the residents of Prince George’s County are with the victims this evening, their families, the participants and spectators at the marathon, and the City of Boston.

I grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts, which is not too far from Boston, so I know how much Patriots’ Day means to the people of that region. Marked with the annual running of the Boston Marathon, this is a day of local celebration, pride, and unity that is shared with the national and international community. Today, we witnessed moments after this attack, public safety officials and civilians alike helping out and trying to save any victims of the attack. In spite of this tragedy, their actions demonstrate that we remain a nation of heroes and patriots.

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In the aftermath of this event, Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) and the Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are and will continue to be in contact with their local, state, and federal counterparts throughout the National Capital Region coordinating local precautionary measures and information sharing.


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