A sacred place: Visitors leave tributes at OKC Bombing Memorial fence

The fence at the Oklahoma City National Memorial was originally part of the bombing scene in 1995, and still stands as a place for visitors to leave tokens of hope and remembrance.

Saturday, April 19th 2025, 8:41 am

By: Cameron Joiner, Graham Dowers


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The fence at the Oklahoma City National Memorial was originally part of the bombing scene in 1995, and still stands as a place for visitors to leave tokens of hope and remembrance.

Mementos and Personal Tributes

Visitors continue to leave items on the fence in honor of the 168 lives lost. A woman was seen changing a wreath and praying over it in a moment of personal tribute.

People from near and far are visiting the site, including one woman who was Tonya McCabe, a juror in Timothy McVeigh's trial. McCabe said the 30-year mark felt like the right time to seek closure. She expressed hope that the ceremony would bring peace and healing to those affected by the tragedy.

A Symbol of Resilience and Unity

The fence and memorial serve as enduring symbols of Oklahoma's strength, remembrance, and unity. The ceremony is expected to offer a sense of togetherness and reflection for everyone connected to the event.

Cameron Joiner

Cameron Joiner was born and raised in Texas, but found her home in the Sooner state after studying Broadcast Journalism at the University of Oklahoma. Cameron Joiner joined the News 9 team as a Multimedia Journalist in January of 2023.

Graham Dowers

Graham joined the News 9 team in February of 2025. He is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories that have shaped his country and his community.

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