Covering the Upcoming New York City Marathon with Prayer

Robert Sheen : Nov 2, 2017
FaithFamilyAmerica.com

USA Today has reported that despite the fear that another attack might take place, runners have decided that they cannot be stopped. They will run anyway. One man, Harbert Okuti, claims that despite the fear that has been sparked, he and others will run the race with a positive attitude. And the race, he further contends, will be a positive boost for New Yorkers.

[FaithFamilyAmerica.com] The New York City Marathon is preparing for the worst ahead of Sunday's race. Authorities want to be extra careful in the aftermath of a recent attack, whereby a truck rammed into a crowd and killed eight people in lower Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo: New York City Marathon/via FaithFamilyAmerica.com)

With over 51,000 runners expected to participate and over 2.5 million spectators ready to line the streets, police want the public to know that the marathon will be a safe event. Police plan to prepare throughout the week to enhance security plans ahead of the race. They are putting into place more trucks, blocker vehicles, and patrol. The New York Police Department also plans to double observation teams, rooftop observation posts, and counter-sniper teams...

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