Politics & Government

Patch Facebook Users Report Boston Marathon Runners From Gig Harbor OK

Several Facebook users have given updates on locals who participated or watched the event, which was rocked by two explosions today.

Earlier, we brought you news that Gig Harbor had its own contingency of runners in the Boston Marathon, which was rocked today by two explosions near the finish line.

The runners registered to Gig Harbor are:

  • Casey R. Blake
  • Cordell T. Council
  • Amy Gavin
  • Patrick J. Hogan
  • Kyungbin Moon
  • Amy Tingley

We've gotten updates on some of those runners via followers of the Gig Harbor Patch Facebook page. So far, the news has been good:

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User Cheryl: "Dr Hogan and his wife are both ok"

User Maribel: "Amy S. Gavin & family are safe!"

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User Michelle: "Kevin Fischer from gig harbor is safe in his hotel with his sister..."

User Donna: "Pat Hogan is safe..."

If you know the status of anyone who ran in or watched the Boston Marathon, share it below or on our Facebook page.

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