I Will Never Forget

I may claim Texas as "home" but I'm proud to say I grew up in Oklahoma.

Yesterday marked the 16th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Sixteen years. It's hard to believe it was that long ago and yet I will always remember that day. I was ten years old sitting in art class at Harvest Hills Elementary. The room didn't shake and windows weren't blown out, it was nothing more than a distant boom. Like thunder. But shortly after the noise, I remember our teacher telling us that our field trip downtown had been cancelled. Little did we know...

One hundred sixty-eight people tragically lost their lives that day, 19 of which were children. It's difficult to fathom such violence and cruelty.

We all know other horrendous and devastating events have occurred since April 19th, 1995 but for Oklahoman's....this will be a day that we never forget.

"We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope, and serenity."

{Oklahoma City National Memorial}