The father of Martin William Richard today said he is trying to both grieve the death of his 8-year-old son, who was killed at the Boston Marathon bombings, and help his wife and daughter recover from injuries they suffered during the terrorist attack on Monday.
“My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Boston. My wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries,” Bill Richard said in a statement released this afternoon. “We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. I ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember Martin.” [Boston Globe]
We know not who did this.
We know not why they did this.
But whomever it was, and for whatever reason it was, Martin William Richard’s call for peace seems haunting now. No, the world will never be one of total peace. But those who hurt others should think of Martin before they do so again.
Rest in peace, Martin.