One Boston Day – Mayor Christenson Asks Malden Residents to assist Boston Mayor Walsh in Commemorating 2nd Anniversary of Boston Marathon Bombing

Monday, April 13, 2015

In keeping with the tradition begun by the Honorable Mayor Thomas Menino, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has asked Massachusetts cities and towns to join him in commemorating the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon Tragedy. Mayor Walsh will lead a state-wide moment of silence on Wednesday, April 15th at 2:49 PM, the exact time that the first bomb exploded. Where ever you are on that day and time, Mayor Walsh has asked you and those around you join in this moment of silence. 

To further honor those lost and affected by the horrific events of that day, the City of Boston will mark the first occasion of a new annual Boston tradition: One Boston Day. Although April 15th  will always be about honoring and remembering all of those affected by the tragic events, this day will also become a day to celebrate the resiliency, generosity, and strength of the people that make Boston a great City, and Massachusetts one big, supportive community. In good times and in bad, and even in the face of unthinkable evil, people in and around Boston have shown time and time again that supporting, caring for, and protecting one another is what we are about. In launching this new tradition, One Boston Day is not just about the City of Boston, but a proud region and supportive Commonwealth.

Mayor Gary Christenson humbly asks Malden residents, businesses and organizations to join Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston in participation of this new tradition. Whether volunteering at an organization that feeds the hungry, cleaning up the streets of your neighborhood, organizing a community service project, or just showing random acts kindness, children and adults have countless ways to participate.

Please share with us your plans to be involved on April 15th and we will pass it along to Mayor Walsh’s office.  Let us all work together to show that the City of Malden is a supportive, proud, compassionate and inspiring city that as a whole cares deeply about others and answers the call to service.