This Oklahoma arch was at the state fairgrounds near the building where the wedding reception for Andy and Meghan Behrens was held 10/27/07.
Oklahoma state capitol - visited by Cori, Sally and Al.
Oklahoma state capitol rotunda...
This was a sobering moment as we visited the memorial of the Oklahoma bombing.The gates of time mark 9:01 the time of innocence 'before the attack' and the wall at the other end of the street marks 9:03, the moment Oklahoma City was changed forever...
"168" chairs stand as a poignant reminder of each life lost on April 19, 1995.
Many windows were blown out on the adjacent building but the 'Survivor Tree' still stands.
"168" chairs stand as a poignant reminder of each life lost on April 19, 1995.At night the names of the victims can be read on each chair...
The chairs are placed according to the floor on which those killed worked or were visiting.
Many windows were blown out on the adjacent building but the 'Survivor Tree' still stands.It's a 90 year old American Elm - The explosion burn marks are visible on the tree.
The shallow pool of gently flowing water occupies what was once N.W. Fifth St - which has a very calming sound as you stand and contemplate what happened there.
The reflecting pool during the day... the memorial chairs are on the left where the building was destroyed and the 'Survivor Tree' is on the right...
A rescue team wrote these words on the building across from the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building that was destroyed and the words were later used in forming their mission statement...
The reflecting pool during the day... the memorial chairs are on the left where the building was destroyed and the 'Survivor Tree' is on the right...
A rescue team wrote these words on the building across from the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building that was destroyed and the words were later used in forming their mission statement...
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Great pictures and very thought provoking. Such a senseless act against so many innocent people.Thanks for sharing.
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