Where were you 15 years ago? I was in our first home in Tulsa, pregnant with Madison, folding some laundry, when I heard the news that terrorists bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing over 160 men, women, and children, and injuring hundreds more. Even before the dust settled, heroes had emerged. First responders, medical professionals, clergy, relief organizations, local leaders, and everyday citizens stepped forward to help victims and their families.
Earlier this month, the President signed a proclamation designating April 19, 2010, as National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism.
He stated, "There is no greater evil than willful violence against innocents. On this National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, we pause to remember victims of terrorism at home and abroad, we honor the heroes who have supported them, and we redouble our efforts to build the kind of world that is worthy of their legacy."
A beautiful memorial now stands where the horrific event occurred. There is great insight on their website www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
Also, tonight on MSNBC, you can hear Timothy McVeigh's chilling confession in his own words for the first time in "The McVeigh Tapes: Confessions of an American Terrorist."
Drawing from 45 hours of never-before-released interview audiotapes recorded during McVeigh's prison stay, the film reveals the bomber's descriptions of the planning and execution of the horrific attack and offers insight into how a decorated American soldier became a dangerous, anti-government terrorist.
I will be watching and remembering Oklahoma City.
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