Rebekah Gregory and her 5-year-old son Noah were spectators at the Boston Marathon 10 years ago when a bomb exploded only a few feet from them.
April 17, 2023 / 9:26 AM10 years ago when a bomb exploded only a few feet from them. Gregory shielded Noah with her body. She suffered severe injuries and eventually had her left leg amputated.
When Noah is sitting down on your feet, a bomb will explode less than 3 feet behind you and your body will shield him from the shrapnel. It's a lot to take in, I know. You will look him in the eyes and tell him that you are not his victim and you will promise that you will use your time left to make the world a better place.
Despite her early entrance into the world and her stint in the NICU, she will be perfect. She is a fighter, just like her mom.
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