As Tributes Mark Boston Marathon Bombing Anniversary; #WeWillRun Inspirational Video Goes Viral in Anticipation of Next Week's Run

Aimee Herd : Apr 15, 2014
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"We felt that by creating this video we could deter the negative things that surround last year's marathon and could encourage people to rally around this one memorable event and bring this city together again." -JJ Miller

(Boston)—Tuesday morning in Boston began with a wreath-laying ceremony, commemorating the three people who died and the 260-plus people who were injured in the Boston Marathon bombings last year.

First responders, nurses and doctors were also honored at the ceremony.

A flag-raising ceremony and moment of silence is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Marathon finish line, where the two bombs exploded a year ago on April 15th.

Meanwhile, a video that began as an advertising campaign but was abandoned, has become an inspiration to many, and a rallying cry of perseverance a week before the running of this year's Boston Marathon.

According to a press release: Local Boston photographer and director JJ Miller produced the video #WEWILLRUN sharing a story of this year's marathon that demonstrates resilience and perseverance. Released 2 weeks ago as a tribute has since gone Viral. "The marathon has always been something that brings the entire city together, whether you're a runner or a spectator," said Miller. "We felt that by creating this video we could deter the negative things that surround last year's marathon and could encourage people to rally around this one memorable event and bring this city together again."

Boston is preparing for the biggest Patriot's Day in history, as 9,000 additional runners have registered to race, totaling 36,000. The Boston Athletic Association projects up to 1 million spectators will cheer the racers from around the world.

The narration affirms that "this is not a shoe commercial. It's not a clothing commercial, either. It's a story about a city. A city that was built by rebels." Featuring aerial views of the iconic Boston streets and historic Fenway Park, the video captures the atmosphere of the city.

Miller stated that "the intention of this video was to be on social media as a tribute, as well as an inspiration for the runners and spectators this year". The media, in reality has created the tribute, by sharing this video story. We thank everyone for helping build the community's spirit.

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