44 Images That Perfectly Capture The Resilience Of The Human Spirit

1. At 2:50 p.m. on Monday April 15, pure evil exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line.

At 2:50 p.m. on Monday April 15, pure evil exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line.

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John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe

2. Moments later, pure goodness showed up.

Moments later, pure goodness showed up.

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3. First responders immediately went to work.

First responders immediately went to work.

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Via Twitter: @pourmecoffee

4. Normal, everyday people sprung into action.

Normal, everyday people sprung into action.

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Bill Greene/The Boston Globe

5. A dude with a cowboy hat HELD SOME GUY’S ARTERY.

A dude with a cowboy hat HELD SOME GUY

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6. In the meantime, everyone did what they could.

In the meantime, everyone did what they could.

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7. People opened up their homes.

People opened up their homes.

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This picture was captioned on instagram. “There is love in this world. A sweet woman opened her home to us and gave us food, shelter and beer! Our hotel is locked down. We can’t get over there. So scary. Praying.”

8. The city went into lockdown.

The city went into lockdown.

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9. But still, restaurants brought first responders food.

But still, restaurants brought first responders food.

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10. Bikers brought coffee.

Bikers brought coffee.

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Via Twitter: @morgankrush

11. And police officers reminded people that this is Boston. They would prevail.

And police officers reminded people that this is Boston. They would prevail.

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12. While all of this was going on, an explosion at a fertilizer company decimated a small town called West, Texas.

While all of this was going on, an explosion at a fertilizer company decimated a small town called West, Texas.

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13. Text messages were sent, as people realized just how fortunate they were.

Text messages were sent, as people realized just how fortunate they were.

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14. In typical Texas fashion, there was (of course) free BBQ.

In typical Texas fashion, there was (of course) free BBQ.

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15. Flags went up on Texas highways.

Flags went up on Texas highways.

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16. Students at Baylor University waited in long lines to donate blood.

Students at Baylor University waited in long lines to donate blood.

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17. While others waited in the rain to do the same.

While others waited in the rain to do the same.

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Via Twitter: @wfaachannel8

18. The Texas Rangers held a donation drive.

The Texas Rangers held a donation drive.

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19. Tip jars across the Texas were popping up to benefit the victims.

Tip jars across the Texas were popping up to benefit the victims.

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20. Kids held bake sales.

Kids held bake sales.

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21. And random acts of kindness were happening everywhere.

And random acts of kindness were happening everywhere.

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22. People across the country chipped in, sending whatever they could to Texas.

People across the country chipped in, sending whatever they could to Texas.

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23. Members of the volunteer firefighters in Greensburg, Kansas, held a boot drive.

Members of the volunteer firefighters in Greensburg, Kansas, held a boot drive.

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24. The Cleburne, Texas, McDonald’s represented with their Boston gear.

The Cleburne, Texas, McDonald

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Via Twitter: @txcowgirl21

25. Someone even sent an entire schoolhouse!

Someone even sent an entire schoolhouse!

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Via Twitter: @Graylin_Johnson

26. Back in Boston, people created a makeshift memorial.

Back in Boston, people created a makeshift memorial.

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27. Some left signs.

Some left signs.

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Via Twitter: @Renee07024

28. Others left their medals.

Others left their medals.

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Via Twitter: @taylordobbs

29. And duh, there was Sam Adams.

And duh, there was Sam Adams.

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Via Twitter: @BrewGene

30. That night, the Boston PD flexed their muscles.

That night, the Boston PD flexed their muscles.

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Matt Rourke / AP

31. They were basically the Avengers.

They were basically the Avengers.

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32. At daybreak, when officers made people stay in their homes, this guy brought milk to a family with young children.

At daybreak, when officers made people stay in their homes, this guy brought milk to a family with young children.

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33. By nightfall, they got the suspect.

By nightfall, they got the suspect.

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Julio Cortez / AP

34. Naturally, everyone left their houses and partied in the streets.

Naturally, everyone left their houses and partied in the streets.

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35. Police officers included. (Open container laws were apparently temporarily suspended.)

Police officers included. (Open container laws were apparently temporarily suspended.)

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36. The Power Rangers even showed up.

The Power Rangers even showed up.

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37. At last, police officers could rest and go home to their families.

At last, police officers could rest and go home to their families.

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This picture was captioned on Instagram: “He’s home!!! Safe and sound after a long four days. Never been more proud.”

38. The next day, an excited crowd showed up at Fenway.

The next day, an excited crowd showed up at Fenway.

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39. Signs were made.

Signs were made.

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40. And everyone was reminded to not mess with the family.

And everyone was reminded to not mess with the family.

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41. It was a good day, especially for this guy.

It was a good day, especially for this guy.

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42. It all just goes to show how these kinds of tragedies bring us all together, regardless of geography.

It all just goes to show how these kinds of tragedies bring us all together, regardless of geography.

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43. The human spirit always prevails.

The human spirit always prevails.

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44. This sign at a soccer game in Dallas sums it up best:

This sign at a soccer game in Dallas sums it up best:

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Via Twitter: @MyRiteMind

44 Images That Perfectly Capture The Resilience Of The Human Spirit

Sunday, June 7, 2015