I mean, there were ambulances and all that, but it was quiet. After we got the governor out, I talked to a couple of officers as I was leaving. Chapin: At the time that an event happens, we go into the mode of doing our job. Sometimes I talked to him about it, but I just watched his eye for what he was seeing. Jeff and Erin had been together for roughly a year. September 20, 2017. And I think thats why we switched to where we need to show the bloodshed. I just didnt know what to do I didnt want to eat, I just sat down and tried to describe to her what had happened. This was worse than I thought. In dealing with some of the longer, more experienced officers, this kid was really opening up. In this case, it was just the governors details that day. News stations carried wall-to-wall coverage. One was pushing, one was pulling, and one was administering CPR as rapidly as Ive ever seen. I stood there and got out my phone and put a call out to my wife. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. It's that loud percussion. I dont think he realized fully what had happened. [5][7][8], In September 2013, he announced that he would publish a memoir about his experiences at the marathon and his life since then. Davis: After the elite runners come across and get their award, the marathon goes from an international sporting event to a local race. Heffernan: In the moment when it happened, we werent sure what it was. When Jeff Bauman woke up on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 in the Boston Medical Center, groggy from a series of lifesaving surgeries and missing his legs, the first thing he did was try to speak. Bauman could not escape the constant attention from the media and the public, who viewed him as a hero and the embodiment of "Boston Strong". Davis: I knew that I was in for a tragedy, to be quite honest with you. Jeff was thrust into a situation not of choosing in any way, Gyllenhaal tells PEOPLE of Bauman. The real Bauman noticed a peculiar man, who turned out to be Tamerlan Tsarnaev, near the finish line before the bombs went off. Bauman, a 28-year-old native of Chelmsford, Mass., was the centerpiece of an iconic photograph from the day of the bombing that showed him being carried away from the bomb scene, face ashen, legs. In the days, weeks and months after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, a. Eventually, it began to take a toll on his relationship with Hurley. Tamerlan later died from his injuries at the hospital, and police found and arrested Dzhokhar while he was hiding in a boat. The key to Bostons survival was community, through Boston Strong. Heffernan: It became a crime scene immediately. And obviously, Im okay if they say no. Davis: I ran down to the scene of the first blast where I had been just an hour earlier and the volume of blood there was remarkable. The back-to-back bombings killed three, injured more than 260 people and sent one of Americas biggest cities into a state of fear and uncertainty as police launched a chaotic multi-day manhunt for who was responsible. You are so lucky. It probably dawned on him how lucky he was. Watch video of a bloodied Arredondo being interviewed shortly after helping Bauman. Iffrig: It took about 30, maybe 45 minutes before the calls started coming in. Jeff Bauman became an unwitting hero after he lost both his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing. You see the shock on everybodys face. -The New York Times. Patrick: For me, it was a pretty unusual day in the sense that I didn't have other appointments; I could leave and did soon after that. I didnt look until I left the marathon to see if I had any photos. After paramedics transferred Bauman to a local hospital, surgeons came to the conclusion that they had no other choice but to amputate both of his legs, which was depicted in Stronger. I just kept shooting and shooting. There was blood all over the place, there was property destruction, and there were bits and pieces of shrapnel from these homemade bombs found on the roofs of buildings across the street from where they went off. Boston Bombing survivor Jeff Bauman and wife Erin Hurley, whose relationship will be featured in the upcoming movie Stronger, are getting divorced. It made him become a spokesperson for what happened that day and he could explain it to everyone, including children. Stronger Boston Marathon Movie vs the True Story of Jeff Bauman ET (History). He came in and left without any kind of incident. Bauman was released from the hospital four weeks after he was admitted and immediately had to face his physical and mental trauma from the Boston Marathon bombings. In a strange way, I always pride myself on that photograph as being technically masterful, if there is such a word. Local police cornered Dzhokhar and Tamerlan, and a shootout ensued. By Peter Travers. You want to find a therapist who you can trust in . Although Jeff Bauman won't call . There was some debate about making the identities and the photographs of the bombers known to the public. During his time in the hospital, Bauman was fitted with two prosthetic legs. Thats when I turned my attention to the sidewalk. [5][6], Bauman's surgery was done on the same day, and he had both his legs amputated above the knee. Over the years, Ive been to the finish line two times after this incident and greeted the runners and talked to the people, especially the amputees that decided to come back and run the race and others who decided they were going to run this race because their families were adversely affected by it. These are the people from all over the world who run in the marathon. What followed was a long and difficult road to recovery a journey depicted in the critically acclaimed film Stronger, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, which opens Friday, Sept. 22. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Jeff in the upcoming film based on his inspiring story, "Stronger. Thats when my worst fears became true because I realized that someone had built an improvised explosive device to kill and maim people. 'Stronger' by Jeff Bauman with Bret Witter - The Boston Globe Technology Real Estate BOOK REVIEW 'Stronger' by Jeff Bauman with Bret Witter By Ethan Gilsdorf Globe Correspondent,April 15,. The description he gave was instrumental in narrowing down the suspect pool and eventually identifying the Tsarnaev brothers, which led to the manhunt that was depicted in 2016's Patriots Day starring Mark Wahlberg. Meagher: My first reaction to that photo was: I was there to see that. It kept getting replayed over and over again. Sarah Little is a Network TV Shift Writer for Screen Rant. And then I smelled it, and it smelled like fireworks. -The Los Angeles Times. Tlumacki: I just ran to the barricades and the police were trying to rip them down, and as that haze cleared, I could look onto the sidewalk right in front of me and I saw the real carnage. And thats Boston Strong. I saw how many people were traumatized. Hurley was only a mile away from the finish line when the attack occurred, so she wasn't injured by the blast. The street is filled with blue hazy smoke and its chaos. However, when Bauman tried to get a second look at him, Tamerlan was gone, but his backpack remained. Iffrig: I remember right afterwards, my dad said, That photo is so amazing. I knew what the consequences were going to be if there was another bomb, but I felt it was my duty to just keep shooting. It always really bothers me. Bauman was rushed into emergency surgery where he had both his legs amputated at the knee. I know I did it to the best of my ability. We just look at the images and we pick the images that we feel tell the story. I went into the trunk of my car and got out that yellow bib I wore that day and put it in front of Krystle Campbells cross, took a knee and cried. Despite Bauman's surgeon, Dr. Kalish, telling him that the suture removal would be easy and painless, a few of the deeper sutures brought Bauman to tears as he winced in pain through the ordeal. Chapin: When John finally came to the newsroom, I gave him a hug and said, Go back into the photo room, go through your images and call me when youre ready. We went through all of the images and at the time, we didnt know that some of these people were dead. The following day, he underwent a second operation to drain internal fluids formed by the blunt trauma of the attack. When I saw people being hurt, we were trying to figure out what to do because the crime tape went up and they didnt want people coming through. Mayor Menino, who was mayor at the time, and I had done this together for seven years. I just remember photographing a Boston police officer who was wearing these pink medical gloves and she leaned over, and she put two fingers on her neck to check her pulse. Arredondo took off running beside Bauman, trying to hold the tourniquet together that had come loose on his leg. At the same time, the love story between him and Erin was evolving and growing stronger. I look back and wonder, why didnt I just break down and not be able to do it? They got married in their backyard in November 2014, several months after the birth of their daughter. And looking over to my right, I was very close to that first bomb. I just remember parking there and all the live shots were set up and the lights were set up. Tlumacki: I usually do the Boston Marathon every year. Later at around 1 a.m., doctors operated again to drain internal fluids that had built up from the blunt force of the explosion. It follows Bauman, who loses his legs in the Boston Marathon bombings and must adjust to his new life. Watch Jeff and Carlos throw out the first pitches at the Boston Red Sox game and see Jeff wave the Boston Strong flag at the Bruins hockey game. This time it was on our terms. Chapin: We did look at the three officers and the runner down, but when we placed it on Page 1, it looked too quiet. I think what motivated me the most was the anger I felt once I figured it out. "I would love to meet her. People come from all over the world. Jeff then learns to adapt to a new phase of his life, without his legs, with the support of his girlfriend Erin Hurley and mother Patty Bauman. It touched everybody. He'd lie awake thinking about the bombing and couldn't sleep, sometimes all night, recalling how helpless he felt lying in the street with no legs and no way to get up. Heffernan: Afterwards, the Boston Athletic Association organized an event for post-traumatic stress, and it was unbelievable. For several weeks, the bright red (and in some areas raw) skin stung if he rolled on it the wrong way, which often kept him awake at night. Watch a Jeff Bauman interview where he describes seeing the terrorist. Though their relationship has changed, their admiration, love and mutual respect for each other will never waver. Arredondo helped the first responders transport him to an ambulance. Prevailing Winds - National Weather Service Prevailing Winds - 2020 - June. Bauman, 33, who lost both legs because of the attack, became a symbol of the days horror and heroism in a photo that showed Carlos Arredondo, Devin Wang and EMT Paul Mitchell racing to get him medical attention. I had to get back to my car because I knew I had to get those photos out. Davis: I was completely cognizant of the fact that we didn't have these guys in custody. It was just a chosen few of us at the finish line who do it every year. It was just the loudest thing. Yes. Carlos Arredondo had been across the street and came running over to help. Jeff also describes the overwhelming generosity and compassion given by complete strangers. Thank you to Goodreads first reads and to Hachette Books for providing me with an advanced reader's copy of this unforgettable book. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Jeff in the upcoming film based on his inspiring story, "Stronger." Sept. 18 . I remember when it happened, I was frantic because I wanted to make sure they were OK. Then I saw a live feed of John running to where the first bombing happened, then an hour or two later, David came into the newsroom holding a BB that came from the pressure cooker that hit his laptop. It was Krystle Campbell. And then we do that again after the crowd is in place. It was then that Bauman saw a flash and heard a bang. He lost both of his legs during the Boston Marathon Bombing attack in 2013 and was the subject of a famous photograph taken in the aftermath of the bombing. Other cast members include Miranda Richardson, Clancy Brown, Carlos Sanz, Richard Lane Jr., Lenny Clarke, Frankie Shaw, Jimmy LeBlanc, Jessica Lundy, Patty O'Neil, and Cassandra Cato-Louis. Before the explosions . Linskey said to me, Commissioner, we have two explosions at the finish line. And I said to him, Are they electrical, Danny? His answer to me really made the hairs stand up on the back of my head because he said that Danny Keeler, who is one of our most experienced sergeants, is screaming for all the ambulances he can get and talking about multiple amputations.. I would file the photos of the winners, and then go back to the finish line to get more runners coming across. [2][3][4], Jeff Bauman had been waiting at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon, cheering for Hurley who was participating in the marathon, with Hurley's two roommates. People still walk around the city wearing those shirts. -The New York Times, Yes. As for the film side of things, Sarah is an MCU enthusiast (and believes that Captain America: The First Avenger is Marvel's most underrated movie). But PTSD, you never know. I said, Dad, were you impacted by that bomb? And my dad is a very even guy. I thought it was incredible he had the bandwidth and the forethought to take these historical photos. The Tsarnaev brothers, who were motivated by extremist ideas but not tied to any major terrorist organization, returned to their everyday lives and tried to evade capture for as long as possible. Bauman woke up on the sidewalk and initially thought that a firework had caused the explosion, but as he looked around, he quickly realized that wasn't the case. Jeff and Erin have decided that it is best to move forward as friends, a spokesperson for the couple said in a statement. Stronger is the inspiring real life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. He was interviewed by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and gave a description of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, after he sent word to the authorities after waking up from the operation, that he had seen one of the bombers. Jeff Bauman, Boston Bomb Hero: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know I went to the news and the first thing I saw was a video of this guy getting knocked down by the bomb, and its my dad. He keeps a framed copy of that photo in his room in the memory care facility. The image was featured on the front page of newspapers across the world and came to symbolize both the utter terror of that day, as well as the resilience and determination of the city after the tragedy. Jeff Bauman's brother Chris said, "He woke up under so much drugs, asked for a paper and pen and wrote, 'bag, saw the guy, looked right at me'." Jeff Bauman: Where is Boston Marathon Survivor Now? The first bomb that detonated had blown off most of Jeff Bauman's lower legs. Both of Jeff's legs were amputated at the knee on the day of the bombings. How I think about it is that photo is just a symbol of what happened and because of that photo, for a short period of time, my dad was kind of a symbol for what happened. Another bomb could go off. I looked at him and we had that communication with our eyes. A film based on the memoir, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Bauman and Tatiana Maslany as Hurley, and titled Stronger, was released on September 22, 2017. Brett Roegiers, Will Lanzoni and Vanessa Leroy, John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe/Getty Images. Tlumacki: I went back the next day and photographed the aftermath of the marathon. Jeff Hicken - Psychology Today Bauman sat up when he saw the man in the cowboy hat approaching. In addition to talking to the FBI, Bauman also worked with a Boston PD sketch artist. Tlumacki: I moved along and took photos of Nicole Gross, and she has this horrific look on her face. The True Story of 'Stronger': How Accurate are the Characters? - The [1][2], Jeff Bauman was born on January 2, 1986, and is the son of Jeff Bauman, Sr. and Patty Bauman. The convalescence period strengthened the relationship between Jeff Bauman and Erin Hurley: the two became engaged the year after, in February 2014. And those are the lingering effects 10 years later. So, not just Hollywood actors are coming to this stage, but a lot of authentic personalities that had a voice that brought a truth and a dignity to the subject matter." Stronger is a 2017 American biographical drama film directed by David Gordon Green and written by John Pollono, based on the memoir of the same name by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. The Recovery of a Boston Marathon Bombing Victim - The New York Times And that runner, Bill Iffrig, fell to the ground in front of me and the three Boston police officers reacted to him, but at that same time, the second bomb went off two blocks down the street on Boylston Street. A few months later, Bauman and Hurley got married, and in April 2016, three years after the bombing, he was there to cheer his wife on as she finally crossed the Boston Marathon finish line. Faculty and Staff Directory - Engineering They divorced when Bauman was 2 years old and have a difficult time being around one another. I remember it was a beautiful day. They are dedicated to loving and parenting their daughter, Nora, and ask for privacy." One of the most iconic photos from the aftermath of the Boston attacks was Carlos Arredondo, wearing a cowboy hat, helping rush a bloodied Jeff Bauman to an ambulance. I was lost going through this. He stayed with Bauman and helped carry him to the ambulance. Carlos Arredondo, who was handing out American flags to the runners, quickly jumped over a fence to reach the blast site. Jeff Bauman lives series of ups and downs in 5 years since bombings Bauman's reps issued a statement saying, "Jeff and Erin have decided that it is best to move forward as friends. Peter Travers: 'Stronger' Is the Perfect 'Boston Strong' Tribute It's a family of people who were there. Remy and Michele worked their way through the crowd and closer to the street. Tlumacki: While I was sending my photos, they were being put on Getty and thats how they got to CNN, The New York Times and The Washington Post right away. I was carrying all my equipment, checking in and going through security. Because it gets to a point where its just too grotesque, so were not going to show it. Most of the characters in Stronger are based on real people, but the story mainly focuses on Bauman, his recovery following the domestic terrorist attack, and his relationship with Erin. Patrick: In a way, its the face of terror, isnt it? As anyone could imagine, he had trouble adjusting to his new reality. Davis: The next morning, I saw the photo when it was published. Its one of those things that we cover as a group of photographers at the Globe. I kind of thought maybe it was a manhole cover exploding because they sometimes do in Boston, from steam. But I didnt look at my camera. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Jeff, a 27-year-old, working-class Boston man who was at the marathon to try and win back his ex-girlfriend Erin (Tatiana Maslany). Photographer Josh Haner of The New York Times, who documented Bauman's recovery process, won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for the work. "It portrayed me partying and drinking and not showing up for therapy once a week when I should have been there three times a week," says Bauman. The book was co-written with author Bret Witter. The cap was low over the man's eyes, and in addition to being peculiarly dressed, he looked far too serious for the occasion. The blast-caused fire in Bauman's shirt was beaten out by Arredondo. I got up early and got in there. The real Jeff has a wonderful sense of humor. Jeff Bauman, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal Getty Images Before that fateful day of April 15, 2013, Jeff Bauman was living in Boston and working at a Costco deli counter. Tlumacki: When the elite runners are crossing the finish line, the winners break the tape the mens and the womens and before that, its the people in wheelchairs. Jeff Bauman went to the 2013 Boston Marathon to cheer for his girlfriend. Jeff Hicken, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, American Fork, UT, 84003, (385) 220-7832, Searching for the right therapist can be overwhelming. Boston Strong: Jeff Bauman's Incredible Story, Jeff Bauman became an unwitting hero after he lost both his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing. Its great to see my progression, he tells PEOPLE. Before he knew it, he was on the ground with bodies and blood strewn around him. Its really tough for me to see that now. Shortly afterward, the bombs went off. Hurley also attended the premiere. Read the book to get a firsthand account and a broader understanding of the true story. It will be the 10th year anniversary, and after that, Ill look forward to the day after. Iffrig: My dad came from Washington to run the race, and he went out there with my mom. Their daughter, Nora Gail Bauman, was born on July 13, 2014. Tlumacki: I started getting calls on my phone from CNN, Fox, Polish television they figured out I was Polish from ABC, NBC and CBS. In addition to burns, he had suffered a hole in his right arm that was packed from the inside. But I finished with a four-hour, four-minute marathon. I thought everybody got knocked down by the bomb because he made it sound so blas. I just remember photographing her and she was in a terrible way. Even though it tells the story, it is not entirely the scope of what was going on there. As he watched for Erin, he looked behind him and saw a man in a dark, heavy coat, a baseball cap, sunglasses, with a black bag over his right shoulder. When I got there, I realized he didnt have any wounds at all. But in fact, we didnt know how extensive it was. Patrick: There were thousands of photographs and videos that people took and shared with law enforcement that enabled the teams to identify not just where the bombs came from, but who the actual bombers were. Its a reminder that at any point, at any time, something tragic can happen in our own backyard. Music echoed in rooms and he often needed people to speak louder. Prevailing Winds - 2022 - December. It was an indication that we needed to do something special on the psychological side. Pictured below is Jeff Bauman in 2013 at Fenway Park. It was at the latter that they figured out how to be intimate again. And never forget. They were busy trying to look for what was going on. Thats kind of how we are. You just dont think bomb. When I came off the platform, I was ready to turn right and go down to the side of the street when one of my security people grabbed me and said, Tom, theres a camera man over there who shouldnt be there. That conversation took about 15 to 25 seconds. Bauman quickly became the face of the Boston Strong movement, appearing at multiple sporting events in the city and inspiring countless people nationwide. It was an eerie silence. The photo captured a raw moment amid the. Quotes have been edited by CNN for clarity and length. Is it going to have me not come back? We couldnt go in to help, they were only bringing people out. There are bomb dogs that walk up the racecourse from Gloucester Street all the way to the finish line at 6 a.m. to make sure there are no explosive devices there. Some in the family want to make more of it than that like maybe she needed drinking to take the edge off," Bauman wrote in. But while Bauman was dealing with PTSD, the world wanted to celebrate his survival story. "I'm sorry," she told him when he woke up in the hospital. My day began around 6 oclock knowing that I had to be in position by 10 oclock. He had been burnt through his midsection and had second-degree burns up through most of his back. His job was to document the marathon good or bad. His mother was working as a waitress at the time of the attack. ", Jeff Bauman Interviews and Related "Stronger" Videos, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Watch a Jeff Bauman interview where he describes seeing the terrorist, Watch video of a bloodied Arredondo being interviewed shortly after helping Bauman, Watch video of him throwing out the first pitch, Watch and listen to him tell his story at a public speaking event in his hometown, Watch Jeff Bauman beta test a new tailor made prosthetic foot, Watch Jeff Bauman wave a Boston Strong flag before a Bruins hockey game, This mini Jeff Bauman biography includes video of him having the sutures removed, Watch them walk onto the field together to throw out the first pitches at the 2016 Patriots Day Red Sox game. -WTOP News, Yes. Patrick: In a way, we showed to each other that we understood what it meant to be a single community where we turn to each other rather than on each other, and I think thats the part that endures beyond the extraordinary shock and chaos that is captured by that extraordinary photograph. It was a mess. The mayor typically crowns the elite male winner. There was no answer, so I left a message: Just please tell my daughters that Im okay.. It doesnt matter if you lost a leg or were injured, people take that event differently and can handle it differently. Jeff Bauman was the face of the massacre as medics took him to a hospital after the blast forced both legs to be amputated.
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