Share Thoughts, Prayers, Reaction for Boston; Campbell Businesses, Residents React

Share your prayers, thoughts, concerns for those who were at the Boston Marathon today when two explosions rocked the finish line, killing two and injuring scores. See the reaction of area businesses and community organizations here and please add any of yours to the comments below.

The following comes from our Facebook News Feed:

Campbell Recreation: Saddened by today's tragedy in Boston. We are grateful for the safety of Civic Improvement Commissioner Traci Ito who participated in the race. Safe travels home Commissioner Ito! Our thoughts and well wishes go out to all the participants and their families.

EMQ FamiliesFirst shared Disaster Distress Helpline's photo: If you or someone you know is struggling with the news from Boston, please call the Helpline.

Frost Cupcake Factory: Our heartfelt prayers are with the victims and their families in Boston.

The International Culinary Center: Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to all those affected by the tragedy in Boston.

Evan Low: The city of Campbell also has the people of Boston in our thoughts and prayers.

Campbell Patch - Mom Squad: Shocking and sad news from Boston today. Our thoughts are with all the victims, their loved ones, first responders, and all who are helping.

More news will be breaking in the coming days, so please keep that in mind that little eyes and ears are always open. Children are often aware of more than we know and can be confused and upset by things they don't understand.

"Look for the helpers. You'll always find people who are helping." - Fred Rogers, on what to do when scary things are on the news

Whole Foods Market Campbell: Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragedy in Boston.

The following comes from our Campbell Patch Twitter Feed:

Sonya Paz ‏@sonyapaz: Our heartfelt prayers are with the victims and their families in Boston. http://fb.me/1Fa3Kni9R 

Sandy Richards ‏@MrsLibearian: Once again, in sadness, we turn to the sage words of Mr. Rogers - “When I was a boy and I would see scary things... http://fb.me/PTME7ZQh 

Simply Smashing! ‏@smashingstyle: We will take the rest of this afternoon in fB silence, in heartfelt prayer for the victims and their loved ones in Boston today <3

Campbell Reporter ‏@TheCamReporter: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Boston Marathon runners. Thankfully there has been an outpouring of... http://fb.me/2eTIbeyDs 

Norm Norris ‏@normcnorris: Shocked and saddened by the events in Boston. Our prayers are with you. #bostonmarathon

Citizen Schools ‏@cschools: Our thoughts are with our families in Boston and all of those impacted by the tragedy this afternoon. #BostonMarathon

Aly Makishima ‏@alymak: RT @sethmnookin: Boston Marathon http://baa.org/individual.html  If you know someone running, you can check finish time. Blasts > 5 hrs after start.

ARC Silicon Valley ‏@SV_RedCross: Connecting with loved ones is the best way to help via Twitter, FB, or #RedCross Safe and Well: http://rdcrss.org/N3R2yG  #BostonMarathon

We are still seeking information about the following runners from Campbell:

Explosions Mire End of Boston Marathon