Evil initially always has center stage and innocent persons suffer needlessly at the hands of despots and terrorists. Last year evil turned a joyful tradition into a nightmare causing deaths and untold suffering. In a flash there was the loss of life and limbs, and once again it appeared that evil had triumphed. However, what always happens is the that in the end the ordinary becomes extraordinary ,and goodness reclaims the stage.Thirty six thousand runners will be at the starting line tomorrow and they will not be cowed by the threat of evil .They and the thousands that will cheer them on have a strength that comes from a belief in each other and community.All of us are with them in spirit and we salute “Boston Strong.”