One year anniversary of the Madrid train bombing

One year ago today I wrote my friend Manuel to make sure he was okay after I heard word of the Madrid train bombings. Here's what he wrote back to me that day:

Dear Frank,
Fortunately, everyone I know is safe and sound -thanks god. I have been very lucky since I took the train 15' earlier than the bomb attack at the same rail station. A terrible tragedy. Thank you, my friend, for having me in your thoughts.