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WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts) Sat Nov 2, 2013, 11:38 AM Nov 2013

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Boston is celebrating the World Series win with a Duck Boat parade through the city today.

When the Duck Boats reached the finish line of the Boston Marathon, they stopped. One player got out with the World Series trophy and placed it on the finish line with the "617 Boston Strong" shirt the team has carried with it since the bombing.

Two million people were silent.

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I know this isn't proper GD material, but I want to share it regardless. [View all] WilliamPitt Nov 2013 OP

It was a powerful moment. Agschmid Nov 2013 #1

Nice and for those who don't know what a Duck boat is MyNameGoesHere Nov 2013 #2

ok, totally unrelated to this thread, but I DROVE A DUCKBOAT!!!!! magical thyme Nov 2013 #8

In Pgh they routinely allow any kids on the tour drive the boat. It is a real thrill for them. appleannie1 Nov 2013 #32

Yup. Originally designed as amphibious trucks for WW2 JHB Nov 2013 #18

Bless you! Bcuz I was wondering: WTF is a duckboat? TheDebbieDee Nov 2013 #29

I was thown off by the term too. Out here in the Cheddar Wilderness, we just call them ducks. Jackpine Radical Nov 2013 #30

k&r HappyMe Nov 2013 #3

What a powerful moment that must have been... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2013 #4

What a wonderful and respectful gesture. Callalily Nov 2013 #5

wow that is powerful. gopiscrap Nov 2013 #6

Wow very powerful! redstatebluegirl Nov 2013 #7

Shit... pipi_k Nov 2013 #9

A very heart warming gesture. n/t UtahLib Nov 2013 #10

I went on that duck tour years ago, Baitball Blogger Nov 2013 #11

Wow....just wow....n/t RagAss Nov 2013 #12

powerful proud patriot Nov 2013 #13

wow.. stillcool Nov 2013 #14

oh, wow. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #15

That is great! kentuck Nov 2013 #16

Wow, I'm impressed and moved :) nt arthritisR_US Nov 2013 #17

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2013 #19

What a powerful statement. Rex Nov 2013 #20

Even this Yankee fan was moved by that. Good on the Sox. nt msanthrope Nov 2013 #21

up Zorra Nov 2013 #22

I wish two million would come out to protest against war, or for jobs, or something HomerRamone Nov 2013 #23

Undoubtely true WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #24

Yes I was there, many times. HomerRamone Nov 2013 #26

So this can't be good because of that. WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #28

I have total silence. Just the sound of a tear rolling down my cheek... AAO Nov 2013 #25

Okay Will, you made me cry. sheshe2 Nov 2013 #27

Watched the rolling rally today on nesn.com ladym55 Nov 2013 #31

Nice gesture for all the victims. go west young man Nov 2013 #33

It was a spirit filled moment, Will, nice post and in a suitable forum. marble falls Nov 2013 #34

What is the 617? Renew Deal Nov 2013 #35

Here ya go..... Rebellious Republican Nov 2013 #37

Area code WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #38

Yes, it is. H2O Man Nov 2013 #36

Did they call obstruction? Gore1FL Nov 2013 #39

I admire your avatar tenacity. WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #40

I was there. How on earth did you arrive a the 2 million figure? virgogal Nov 2013 #41

sniff sniff hopemountain Nov 2013 #42