Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The bombing of the Alfred P. Murray building was the deadliest attack of domestic terrorism in the United States. On April 19, 1995 at 9:02 am, a homemade bomb exploded in a parked truck close to a loading zone of the building. One hundred and Sixty Eight people including nineteen children lost their lives, and hundred were injured.
The information panel at the entrance asks, “When people try to divide us, what will you do to stand united”? The question was answered with an outpouring of love, unity, and resilience.
The Outdoor Memorial sits on the footprint of the Alfred P. Murray Federal Building. Walking beside the Reflecting Pool allows for a moment of quiet thoughts and healing.
The Field of Chairs are arranged in nine rows each one representing one of the nine floors in the building. An individual’s name is inscribed on each chair in their honor. The small chairs represent the children.
The Twin Gates are time stamped from 9:01-9:03.
A section of the original fence enclosure to protect the site remains today. Tokens of love are still being left today.
Visiting the memorial is a way to honor the victim, survivors and rescuers of this unimaginable loss. It is truly a moving experience.
