Survivors, rescuers reunite 2 years after Boston bombings

Boston: The second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings brought together survivors and rescuers today as the city prepared to mark the day with a moment of silence, the tolling of church bells and a call for kindness.

With the plaintive wail of bagpipes in the background, Mayor Marty Walsh, Gov Charlie Baker and other officials unveiled commemorative banners today at the site of the blasts on Boylston Street.

Three people were killed and more than 260 others were wounded in the April 15, 2013 attacks. Surviving bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted last week and could face the death penalty. His older brother, Tamerlan, died following a shootout with police days after the attacks.

Jane Richard, who lost her older brother, 8-year-old Martin, in the blasts, which also took her leg, helped unveil one set of banners.

The Richard family walked down Boylston Street with Walsh at the ceremony honoring victims and survivors.

Jeff Bauman, who lost his legs above the knee in the blasts, exchanged a big hug with Carlos Arredondo, who helped save his life two years ago. Bauman was able to describe to describe to police one of the two brothers accused of carrying out the attack.

A moment of silence will follow at 2:49 pm, when the first of two bombs exploded near the finish line. Church bells will then ring throughout the city.