Share Thoughts, Prayers, Reaction for Boston; Oconee Area Businesses React

Share your prayers, thoughts, concerns for those who were at the Boston Marathon Monday when two explosions rocked the finish line, killing three and injuring over 150.

Tom H. Porter III of Watkinsville finished the race, and Athens Banner-Herald reporter April Burkhart posted on her Facebook Page Tuesday that Porter was okay and on his way home.

If you have any information about others who may have been in Boston at the time.  Please email stephanie.gross@patch.com.

See the reaction of Oconee County area businesses and community organizations here and please add any of yours to the comments below.

The following comes from our Facebook News Feed:

Red Cross East Georgia: Our hearts go out to those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy. At this time the Red Cross has what it needs financial and otherwise to respond to this tragedy. Thank you for your continued support.

The Body Shop of Athens, Inc. Collision Center: Hearts are heavy and prayers for all touched by the tragedy in Boston today.

Caterpillar Inc.: Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the city of Boston and the families of the injured and deceased.

The Art of Amanda Makepeace: Sorry for the silence this afternoon. My thoughts have been with those in Boston.

Jittery Joes: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by the tragic events in Boston today.

Tifosi Optics: All of us at Tifosi Optics are saddened by the recent tragic events at the Boston Marathon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time.

Parker Plastic Surgery: Our thoughts and prayers go out to those at the Boston Marathon finish line.

Brazilian Wax by Andreia: Our thoughts are with those affected by this terrible tragedy in Boston. What is wrong with people???

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