Tribute paid to victims of ’95 bombing
Oklahomans and victims’ relatives visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum for a simple, poignant ceremony to remember the 168 people killed 13 years ago in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
The attack on April 19, 1995, is the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.
“The evil act perpetrated here illustrated the depths of human depravity,” Gov. Brad Henry said. “But Oklahomans met tragedy with triumph. From such a horrible crime came tales of astounding goodness.”
Before the ceremony, relatives of the victims placed wreaths and mementos on the memorial’s symbolic glass-and-bronze chairs, each one representing a victim of the bombing.
The nine-story federal building was destroyed when a truck packed with 4,800 pounds of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil was detonated near its entrance. Besides the 168 people who died -- including 19 children -- more than 800 people were injured.
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