Martin 's mother , Denise Richard , 43 , had brain surgery for a serious injury . 8-year - old Boston marathon runners had carried signs , ` ` No more hurting people '' Donna Brazile and others who died were also under 30 and were innocent victims of terror . During the same period , a bill to require background checks for more gun purchases failed . Brazile : Will we continue to fail because of senseless violence ?
8-year - old Boston marathon runners had carried signs , ` ` No more hurting people '' Donna Brazile and others who died were also under 30 and were innocent victims of terror . During the same period , a bill to require background checks for more gun purchases failed . Brazile : Will we continue to fail because of senseless violence ?