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When Terror Struck America, This Gay Couple Responded Heroically. Twice.

Being a hero in the aftermath of 9/11 is one thing, but being a hero during the Boston bombings too? Pedro Velazquez and his spouse Javier Pagan recount a truly incredible story that will make your eyes go all watery.

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