A Massachusetts father of three children who were allegedly strangled by their mother plans to run the Boston Marathon on Sunday in memory of his slain children.
Patrick Clancy, of Dexbury, is also taking part in the 42.2-mile journey to raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital, where the infant died.
“My children have brought me so much joy and their father could not be more proud.” he wrote Boston Children’s Hospital said in a post on its website.
“Needless to say, their loss was devastating and it is a heartbreak I will carry with me for the rest of my life, but I am committed to honoring their memory by striving to bring about positive change.” I have been devoting myself to
“In many ways, I’m just trying to be like them. Their passion for life was contagious.”
Ms Clancy’s children – five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson and seven-month-old Callan – were murdered in January 2023. Their mother, Lindsay Clancy, who was reportedly suffering from postpartum depression, or postpartum psychosis, allegedly strangled her children before jumping off at her home. second floor window.
As of Friday night, Clancy had raised $48,310 of her $50,000 goal for the hospital. He said in his statement that he will run the marathon wearing a “Happy Karan” bracelet and with resin of his children’s handprints.
Clancy remembered her children as “brave” and said her daughter “loved playing with little kids” and “loved babies.”
“She always said she wanted to be a ‘doctor and mom’ one day,” he wrote.
He recalled that Dawson was “one of the friendliest toddlers I’ve ever met,” who loved “fire trucks, the Paw Patrol and his family,” and was always able to “bring a smile to people’s faces.” did.
Clancy remembered her youngest son as a “happy baby” and missed his laughter.
Callan died in his father’s arms at Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Dexbury native said he was “grateful” the hospital had given him “a little more time with my son.” ” he said.
The infant died three days after the tragedy, and her sister and brother were pronounced dead upon arrival at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth.
“He would have accomplished great things in this world,” his father said of Curran.
Before the murder, Mr Clancy had raised concerns about his wife’s mental health to friends. According to court documents, he told a college friend that he thought Lindsey was being prescribed “too many medications.”
He also said that his wife was not that kind of person and “had generous love and compassion for everyone,” and appealed to the public to “forgive” her.
The Post has reached out to Clancy for comment.
