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Varitek, Harrison, Brown and Ryan Are Still 'Boston Strong'

Jason Varitek, Rodney Harrison, Dee Brown and Matt Ryan took part in "Boston Strong Night" in Lawrenceville, Ga. They each shared a special message to the city they called home for many years.

 

They may live in Metro Atlanta now, but their hearts were with Boston Tuesday night.

Jason Varitek won two World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox. Rodney Harrison also won a championship playing safety for the New England Patriots. Retired Basketball player Dee Brown won the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest while wearing the Boston Celtics’ uniform. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan played football at Boston College.

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All four came together to show their support for those affected by April’s bombings at the Boston Marathon on “Boston Strong Night” at a minor league baseball game in Lawrenceville, Ga. The athletes threw out the ceremonial first pitches before the start of the Gwinnett Braves game against the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Lawrenceville Patch asked each of the athletes what message they would like to share with their fans back in Boston. Watch the video to see what they had to say.

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Editor's Note: Vanzetta Evans is the Editor of Lawrenceville Patch in Lawrenceville, Ga. She was raised in Holliston and watched the marathon every year with family and friends in Natick. Her thoughts and prayers are with her hometown at this time.


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