‘Forever a part of our life’

Reaction to the conviction of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings that killed three people and injured more than 260 others:

“Today’s verdict will never replace the lives that were lost and so dramatically changed, but it is a relief, and one step closer to closure.” — Survivor Jeff Bauman, who lost both legs in the bombing. “Guilty like we all knew he would be. Great jurors.” — Sydney Corcoran, who nearly bled to death after bomb shrapnel severed her femoral artery. “Guilty on all 30 counts. Our hearts are with the victims’ families, fellow survivors, supporters all over the world and with our beloved Boston. Thank you for your love and support always.” — Marc Fucarile Road to Recovery, set up by supporters of Fucarile, who lost a leg in the bombings. “Nothing can ever replace the lives that were lost or changed forever, but at least there is some relief in knowing that justice is served and responsibility will be taken.” — The Heather Abbott Foundation, set up by a survivor who lost a leg. “It’s not something that will ever be over. You’ll feel it forever. It’s forever a part of our life. ... I don’t know what justice is. I’m grateful to have him off the street.” — Karen Brassard, whose ankles and shin were injured by pieces of the bomb. “We are gratified by the jury’s verdict and thank everyone who played a role in the trial for their hard work. As we enter this next phase, we are focused on the work that remains to be done. Because the trial is ongoing, it would not be appropriate for me to say more at this time.” — U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz. “I am thankful that this phase of the trial has come to an end and am hopeful for a swift sentencing process. I hope today’s verdict provides a small amount of closure for the survivors, families, and all impacted by the violent and tragic events surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon. The incidents of those days have forever left a mark on our city. As we remember those who lost so much, we reflect on how tragedy revealed our deepest values, and the best of who we are as a community.” — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, who took office the year after the bombings. “I applaud the verdict rendered today by the jury ... and I hope this brings some degree of closure to those individuals and their families whose lives were changed forever on that horrific day.” — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. “The collective thoughts of the entire Massachusetts State Police are with the victims, survivors and families of those maimed by these cowardly acts of terrorism. In today’s verdict, we hope to turn another page in the recovery and healing of our Carlos Arredondo attends a news conference outside of John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse after the verdict. In the wake of the bombings, Arredondo rushed to help a gravely injured Jeff Bauman, who had lost both of his legs. community. We are hopeful that in justice, those that have been injured may find some sense of peace.” — Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy Alben. “Sean Collier gave his life doing what he was born to do — serving and protecting all of us as a police officer. Sean was more than a police officer to us, though. He was a caring, fun, loyal, and protective brother and son. While today’s verdict can never bring Sean back, we are thankful that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will be held accountable for the evil that he brought to so many families. ... The strength and bond that everyone has shown during these last two years proves that if these terrorists thought that they would somehow strike fear in the hearts of people, they monumentally failed.” — Family of slain MIT Police Officer Sean Collier. “Nothing will ever replace what was lost in the wake of the marathon bombing, but today’s verdict is another step toward justice. Together, we will move forward.” — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. “I am glad for the victims’ families and the survivors that this phase of the judicial process has come to a close. Today’s verdict will hopefully give some peace to those affected by the horrific acts of the defendant. On behalf of the Boston Police Department, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the survivors and victim’s families. With this part of the process behind us, Boston will continue to move forward with strength and resilience.” — Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, who ran in the 2013 marathon. March 2011: Russian FSB intelligence security service gives FBI information that Tamerlan Tsarnaev, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a follower of radical Islam. June 2011: FBI closes investigation after finding nothing to link Tamerlan Tsarnaev to terrorism. Late 2011: U.S. officials add the Tsarnaevs’mother to a federal terrorism database after Russia contacts CIA with concerns they were religious militants about to travel to Russia. January 2012: Tamerlan arrives in Russia, where he visits two predominantly Muslim provinces, Dagestan and Chechnya. July 17, 2012: Tamerlan returns to U.S. April 15, 2013: Bombs go off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring more than 260 others. April 16, 2013: Federal agents say the bombs were made from pressure cookers packed with explosives, nails and other shrapnel, but they still don’t know who detonated them or why. April 17, 2013: President Barack Obama signs emergency declaration for Massachusetts and orders federal aid to supplement local response. April 18,2013: Investigators release photos and video of two suspects and ask for public’s help identifying them. Later that night, Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology police officer Sean Collier is shot to death in his cruiser by Tamerlan and DzhokharTsarnaev. April 19,2013: Tsarnaevs have an early morning gunbattle with authorities who have tracked them toWatertown. Tamerlan, who is run overby his younger brother, dies. Dzhokharescapes, and at around 6 a.m., authorities tell residents ofBoston and surrounding communities to stay indoors. All mass transit is shut down. That orderis lifted around 6:30 p.m., just before authorities trace Dzhokharto aWatertown backyard, where he is found hiding in a boat and taken into custody. April 22, 2013: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, injured in the shootout, is charged in his hospital room with using and conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction. April 30, 2013: Two friends of Dzhokhar’s are charged with attempting to destroy evidence by disposing of a backpack and laptop computer taken from his room after they found he was a suspect in the bombing. May 9, 2013: Tamerlan Tsarnaev is secretly buried in Virginia. May 22, 2013: An FBI agent in Orlando fatally shoots Ibragim Todashev, a friend of Tamerlan’s, after he lunges at law enforcement officials questioning him about the Waltham killings. July 10, 2013: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleads not guilty to 30 federal charges. Jan. 30, 2014: Prosecutors announce they will seek the death penalty against Dzhokhar. July 21, 2014: Azamat Tazhayakov, a college friend of Dzhokhar’s, is convicted of obstruction of justice and conspiracy for agreeing with another friend to get rid of a backpack and disabled fireworks they took from his dorm room three days after the attack. July 22, 2014: Stephen Silva, believed to have provided the gun used by the Tsarnaevs to kill Collier, is arrested on drug and weapons charges. Aug. 22, 2014: Dias Kadyrbayev, 20, pleads guilty to impeding the investigation by removing incriminating evidence from Dzhokhar’s dorm room. Sept. 24, 2014: Judge grants delay and pushes start of trial to Jan. 5, 2015. Oct. 28, 2014: Robel Phillipos, 21, of Cambridge, is convicted of lying to federal agents about being in Dzhokhar’s room. Dec. 18, 2014: Tsarnaev appears in court for first time since his July 2013 arraignment. Jan. 5, 2015: Jury selection begins in Tsarnaev’s trial. March 4, 2015: Tsarnaev’s lead defense attorney, Judy Clarke, declares in opening statements: “It was him.” April 6, 2015: Prosecutors and defense present closing statements. April 7, 2015: Jury begins deliberating verdicts. April 8, 2015: Jury convicts Tsarnaev; will weigh possible death sentence in forthcoming penalty phase of trial.