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April 20, 2007
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Here are some photos taken at the Oklahoma City National Memorial in February of 2007.
Field of Empty Chairs
168 chairs stand in nine rows, each representing a floor of the building, and represent the 168 lives lost on April 19, 1995. The field is located in what was the footprint of the building. The first set of photos are of the Chairs.
View image of Chairs look closely and you can see the smaller chairs which represent the children.
View image of Chairs look closely and you can see the smaller chairs which represent the children.
View image of Chairs
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View image of Chairs
Reflecting Pool
Standing 3/4 of an inch deep, the calming water of this pool stands where 5th Street once stood, and shows the reflection of someone changed forever by their visit to the Memorial.
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The Survivor Tree
The Survivor Tree, an American Elm, bears witness to the violence of April 19 and now stands as a profound symbol of human resilience. The circular promontory surrounding the tree offers a place for gathering and viewing the memorial.View image
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Gates of Time
Two monumental gates stand as entrances to the Memorial site and frame the moment of destruction.View image
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Message on Wall left by Team 5:
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For more information, visit their website.
Posted by d-nadler at April 20, 2007 12:05 PM