The Boston Marathon

Post date: Apr 17, 2013 11:44:40 AM

National Islamic Committee on Scouting (NICS) is shocked and saddened about the blasts at the Boston Marathon yesterday afternoon and the tragic loss of innocent life and injuries that resulted. Our prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. We are especially saddened that at least three innocent people have been killed in this terrorist act, including an 8 year old boy.

Boston's first responders, including some current and former scouts, showed true compassion, courage and strength in the face of a crisis, and we are grateful for their hard work to rescue those who were injured. We also recognize and are thankful to all those bystanders and good samaritans whose first instinct was to run toward the chaos to help.

As the investigation is ongoing and it is still unclear who carried out these horrific attacks and why, we are hopeful that our law enforcement officials will be able to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

Click here for more information about Scouts in service at the marathon.

Syed Ehtesham Naqvi

Chairman

National Islamic Committee on Scouting (NICS)