Colonel Alben joined Gerry, John and Kirk to discuss an unprecedented week in law enforcement. Colonel Alben told the guys that to the best of his knowledge the terrorits arrived in Watertown with two separate cars. The Colonel also told the boys that MIT officer was executed in cold blood.
A caller named Dave is familiar with Chechen rebels' motivations from his time in the Special Forces. He explains to D&C how those motivations might be shared to the two suspects in the Boston Marathon Bombing as they are from Chechnya

[0:02:04] ... is fiercely independent and at eagle ought to break away from the Soviet Union and later Russia. 01 of the reasons so independent ought to break away is because. They're the -- -- fundamental they want their own Islamic state and either Soviet Union collapsed Soviet Union was was you know was. Fairly anti religious and that's how that all started then what happened was when you break up of the Soviet Union. -- years was still fighting for independence. -- and that they were aligned with any. Muslim Islamic fundamentalist group on on a ...
[0:04:21] ... I'm ill ill try to make. And so there's a lot of explosive device equipped -- catch -- or at least people on the run bigger than that I'm the Buick thing out about. ...




Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.

If you recognize either of these men, please email Chris Curtis at CCurtis@weei.com . Looking to connect with them. Thanks.

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Stitch
Boston Bruins legendary national singer Rene Rancourt joined the show to discuss a unforgettable night at the Garden. He said in his 35 plus years last night was his most memorable rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

[0:04:18] ... that -- -- Altria also -- for his fist pump during the video montage that was great it was just come away a couple times went to the Bruins players I would just stay on the ...
[0:04:59] ... a year at minimum more don't listen you know works a listen. Charles Barkley says he's never heard they have had never comes out until after it's over the senator Max. -- -- says I was ...




Doc talked to the guys about driving out of the tunnel and arriving in Boston right after the bombing. He said he was in awe of the regular people who acted heroically including a man in a suit directing traffic so that policemen could help the injured.
Herald report Dave Wedge joined the guys to get everyone up to date on the bombing investigation. Dave told the guys that the false reports by CNN are understandable considering the amount of misinformation being swirled around.
The guys opened the show with the latest information regarding the search for the people responsible for the Boston marathon bombing. They discussed the mistakes of the media coverage yesterday as well.

As our Kirk Minihane put it, this is the new gold standard in National Anthem performances.

Preceded by a wonderful video tribute.

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Stitch
Bill Rodgers joined D&C to discuss his feelings on the tragic bombing at the finish line. Bill said that the people who committed this crime underestimated the spirit of Boston and the runners involved.