Boston Strong!

We celebrated Independence Day in Boston this year. It was our first time to visit on the 4th and to experience the wonderful celebration that is staged annually at the Charles River Esplanade. For 40 years the Boston Pops Orchestra has hosted music and fireworks over the Charles and this year was no exception.

There were the familiar symbols of patriotism everywhere but what really stood out for me was the gracious bow of our Red, White & Blue giving way to the Blue & Yellow of the Boston Marathon. These colors happily shared the stage while calling attention to our pride in America, and more specifically to the people who make it what it is, especially in light of the recent tragedies of April 15, 2013…Marathon Monday.

This celebration shined a light on both the resilience of Americans as well as the strength of the everyday heroes that walk among us. You could see examples of pride everywhere and feel the synergy that was building as the evening went on. This event was dedicated to our Armed Forces around the world and to the First-Responders from that fateful day. I believe there was not a dry eye among us as songs like “Proud to Be an American”, “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “God Bless America” and “Hallelujah” played. And there was something additionally magical about the music this year…the Orchestra was comprised of Boston trained and/or homegrown musicians, exclusively. It was very special and very fitting and very gorgeous.

The city of Boston makes me proud to be an American. Beyond “July 4th”, the city shares examples of grace, strength, and beauty everywhere you look, everyday…

BOSTON STRONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peace.