Boston honors bombing victims, celebrates survivors
One year ago the Boston Marathon bombings killed three people, injured hundreds of others and left a city in shock. The people of Boston are honoring the victims Tuesday, after 12 hard months of recovery and revival.
Vice President Biden will be among those paying tribute during what's expected to be an emotional week. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reported on the memorials from the marathon finish line on Boylston Street, just west of downtown Boston.
Just steps from that finish line, workers rolled out a giant prayer canvas filled with well wishes from across the country -- one of the many tributes honoring the city before next week's marathon takes place under heightened security.
Boston's definition of normal changed forever last year when the race - one of the city's most festive events - ended in tragedy.
Back-to-back bombs ripped through the packed marathon route leaving three people dead - Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, and 8-year-old Martin Richard.
More than 260 others were injured, including at least 16 people who lost limbs.
A flag was raised in their honor Monday at Boston Medical Center, where many of the victims were treated.
It's another sign that while Boston may still be healing, it's more resilient than ever.
"It brings back, yes the sadness, but also it brings back the strength of everyone bonding together and trying to make everything better," said Massachusetts resident George Kachen. "And again, the spirit of we are strong, the people are strong, this country is strong. I love that."
To see Elaine Quijano's full report, watch the video in the player above