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Boston Marathon first responders became a family in the wake of tragedy

Ten years ago, these first responders were strangers. Thrown together to save lives at the finish of the Boston Marathon, they became a family.

Martha Bebinger of WBUR brings us their stories.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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