Boston Marathon bombing survivor reunited with photographer 10 years later

A photo of Bill Iffrig lying on the ground after being knocked down by the first bomb during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 went viral around the world. It was later used as the front cover of Sports Illustrated, becoming an iconic image of the tragedy. Photographer John Tlumacki was stunned when, 10 years later, Iffrig's son invited him to visit his father in Washington state, where he now lives in a care home with his wife, who is also suffering from dementia. As soon as the door to the couple's room was opened, revealing Iffrig sitting in a wheelchair by a table displaying a framed image of himself on the ground, Tlumacki knew he was looking at someone he knew well. The pair chatted and were photographed together for the first time since the Boston Marathon bombing. The Boston Red Sox has announced a tribute to the victims of the bombing at Fenway Park, where the 2013 team will also be honored.

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