TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford interrupted the city’s executive committee meeting Monday evening to share a statement expressing the city’s sympathies to the victims of the explosions at the Boston Marathon.
“On behalf of all members of Toronto city council and every resident of Toronto, I’d like to convey our deepest sympathies to the victims of this afternoon’s explosions in Boston,” Ford said. “This tragic and shocking crime defies our imagination. This afternoon my office reached out to the Boston mayor Thomas Menino to offer any assistance and support that we can give.”
At least two people died and dozens more were injured near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday when two explosions went off just seconds apart.
Ford assured the public in the address that police and the city are working to ensure the safety of upcoming public events in the city.
The Toronto Marathon gets underway in 19 days and Ford said staff and police will “ensure that the residents of this great city are protected and safe.”
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