Tom Brady, Boston Athletes Mourn Fallen Firefighters
BOSTON (CBS) - There has been an outpouring of support from the Boston sports community after two firefighters were killed in a 9-alarm fire in the Back Bay Wednesday.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was spotted watching the rescue efforts near the scene at 298 Beacon Street.
Brady lived previously in a nearby building and is believed to be renting in the area while his house is under construction.
The Boston Fire Department...because Tom Brady needs heroes too. pic.twitter.com/FAvlujvUdN
— Mark Chiaradonna (@markchera) March 27, 2014
Brady expressed his sympathy on Facebook.
"On behalf of my entire family, I want to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to the Boston Fire Department and the families of our brave and selfless firefighters who gave their lives for our protection and safety today, and to the entire firefighting community who protect us each and every day. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers."
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The Bruins' Brad Marchand took to Twitter to offer his condolences. Vince Wilfork, Julian Edelman and Devin McCourty of the Patriots also shared his sympathy with the firefighters' families.
Thoughts & prayers for the two Boston Firefighters and their families who lost their lives today. True heroes!!!
— Brad Marchand (@Bmarch63) March 27, 2014
Rest In Peace Lt Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy pic.twitter.com/tjsDwgKn7H
— Vince Wilfork (@wilfork75) March 27, 2014
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with the brave and selfless @BostonFire and their families. #bostonstrong
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) March 27, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in the fire in Boston...pray for the firefighters and police helping ????????(D-Mac)
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) March 26, 2014
Jon Lester, David Ortiz and Shane Victorino of the Red Sox also paid tribute on Twitter.
Devastating news out of Boston. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Walsh and Kennedy families, and the entire @BostonFire community. #Heroes
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) March 27, 2014
We pray for the families of firefighters who lost their lives yesterday... pic.twitter.com/ZYaKrBTCL3
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) March 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the family of Lt. Walsh and Firefighter Kennedy #Heroes #BostonStrong
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) March 27, 2014
The Celtics began their game with the Toronto Raptors with a moment of silence Wednesday night at the TD Garden.
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