Today, in a gesture of compassion, support and good will, His Excellency the Governor, George Fergusson hosted a medal presentation for six Bermudians who competed in the recent Boston Marathon, but who were unable to complete the event due to the bombing.
Also on hand at this afternoon’s event were the Premier, the Hon. Craig Cannonier, Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, the Hon. Shawn Crockwell and the Minister of Community and Cultural Development, the Hon. Wayne Scott.
Presenting the medals to the runners was Dr. John Coyle of the Boston Athletics Association. Dr. Coyle is also a repeat visitor to Bermuda.
As part of the presentation, there was also a live link to the UK Consulate in Boston, where British Consul General Susie Kitchens offered some words of support to the Bermudian athletes. Supt. Billy Evans, the Head of Operations for the Boston Police, who is also a friend of Bermuda, and who assisted on the day of the bombing was also part of the live Boston/Government House feed.
