Moment of silence planned on somber anniversary

Peabody Square Clock— April 15, 2014Peabody Square Clock— April 15, 2014
The bells of All Saints Church will toll along with church bells across the city today in memory of the victims of the attack on the Boston Marathon— one year later. The bells will be rung at 2:50 p.m.

A moment of silence will be observed across the nation in memory of the victims at 2:49 p.m.

Volunteers have decorated the clock in Peabody Square will blue and yellow bunting in memory of Martin Richard. The clock became the site of a makeshift memorial to the Dorchester boy last year and was the scene of a quiet ceremony to mark the one-week anniversary of the bombings. No formal events are planned there today.

Neighbors will gather at Garvey Park on Neponset Avenue this evening at 7 p.m. for a candlelight vigil. The park was the scene of a similar vigil one year ago. Mayor Martin J. Walsh will attend this evening's vigil, which is expected to include prayers and bagpipes. Organizers say the event will go on rain or shine.


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