Gov. marks legacy of Murrah bombing

By Jay F. Marks

Published: April 19, 2006

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The throng observed nearly three minutes of silence in honor of those who died at 9:02 a.m. -- the time a fertilizer bomb ripped through the building in 1995.

The 35-minute ceremony also included remarks by Gov. Brad Henry and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.

"The legacy of April, 19, 1995, is one of goodness overcoming evil," Henry said. "That is what we must remember."

Cornett said the day is a perfect time to remember the 168 people who died and celebrate the community's resilience.

"No act of terrorism is going to tear us down," he said.

Guy Lewis, whose sister Charlotte Thomas died in the bombing, said he has only missed a couple of the anniversary ceremonies over the past decade.

He said the ceremonies stir memories of her death, but he tries to focus on the good things about her.

"It's been hard for 11 years now," the Oklahoma City resident said.

The ceremony ended after relatives read off the names of those who died that day.

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