Jeff Baumann lost both legs in the Boston Marathon bombing and was in what has probably the iconic image of the tragedy. The NYT has produced a very emotional profile, both in text and video.

From Weekly Filet #120, in July 2013.

Beyond the Finish Line

The New York Times

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First and Final Frames

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Jacob Sutton’s L.E.D. Surfer

Nowness

Ghost In The Machine – blood robot selfie

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Numbers

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