Despite all of the horror, fear, and loss in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, people have responded with bravery. 

Many people who finished the marathon after the bombings just kept on running to area hospitals to see if they could donate blood or otherwise help. 

We’ve found the tweets, images, and stories that document some of the amazing responses to a tragedy.  

A first responder, carrying what appears to be a child to safety. 

A couple finds eachother after the explosions (via The Atlantic) 

One man rushed in to help an injured person, and used his belt as a tourniquet.  

 

An amazing image of police rushing to respond after the attack (via The Atlantic)

 

Google responded by creating a tool to help people find their loved ones

Let your friends & family know you’re OK or locate your loved ones w/ Person Finder for the Boston explosions: goo.gl/jkH6H

Some runners reportedly continued past the finish line to area hospitals

So many people rushed to donate blood that some are being turned away

One of the most shared messages following the bombing was this classic from Mr. Rogers