Politics & Government

Moment of Silence at 2:50 p.m. Today for Boston Marathon Victims

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is requesting the moment after being asked by Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick.

Reported by Paul Singley

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, following a request by Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick, has asked residents to observe a moment of silence at 2:50 p.m. today in recognition of thevictims of the bombing at the Boston Marathonlast week.

“Connecticut stands with Massachusetts in honoring the victims of the tragedy last week in Boston,” Malloy said in a statement released Monday. “I’ve directed state agencies to join Massachusetts in a moment of silence at 2:50 today, and am encouraging Connecticut residents to do the same. We thank law enforcement and first responders for their actions at the marathon and in the days that followed. Our thoughts remain with the victims of this senseless tragedy and the families mourning the loss of their loved ones."

Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman said: "This is an opportunity not only to recognize those innocent people who taken from us or injured one week ago and the first responders who bravely came to their aid, but to reaffirm our resolve against those who attack and threaten our freedom." 

Patrick has directed bells throughout Massachusetts ring at 2:50 p.m., marking the time of the explosions.

Malloy and Wyman will observe the moment of silence at Minuteman Park in front of the State Armory in Hartford.  


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