Community Pays Respects to Krystle Campbell, Other Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

One week after two bombs went off at the Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring scores of others, the Medford community came together to honor one of its own, Krystle Campbell, and other victims.

Campbell’s funeral mass was held at Saint Joseph’s Church in Medford Square on Monday. Dozens of media and onlookers gathered on High Street in front of the library.

The city unfurled its 45 by 90 foot American flag across the front of City Hall, where it was to remain until dusk on Monday.

“The American Flag symbolizes respect for all of the victims. It helps to bring people together and highlights the fact that we are strong and our flag will always fly freely and boldly,” Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn.

The flag in front of Medford City Hall.

Mayor McGlynn attended Campbell’s funeral.

Medford Square was packed with police, mourners, media, and onlookers on Monday morning.

Cardinal Sean O’Malley.

Governor Deval Patrick

Media trucks lined the street next to the library. Many carried the proceedings live.

A man climbed a tree to put up an American flag across the street from Saint Joseph’s Church.

Another group of bystanders honored the victims with an American flag.

A large group of bikers rode down the street next to the library but couldn’t get through since that portion of High Street was closed.

Media from all over gathered in front of the Medford Public Library.

A sign for Krystle in Medford Square.

Police from different communities lined up in front of the church.

Motorcycle cops led the funeral procession.

Firefighters lined the entrance of the church.

Fox 25’s chopper hovered above City Hall.

Saint Joseph’s Church.

– Photos by Allison Goldsberry and Paul Rapatano