Silence for the fallen: Remembering the victims of April 19, 1995

Attendees at the Oklahoma City bombing memorial ceremony at the First Church to honor each of the lives lost in the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building by holding a moment of silence for 168 seconds. Each second represents one person who died in the attack, including 19 children.

The moment gave friends, family, and the community a moment to quietly reflect on the lives taken and the impact each loss had.

The moment was a symbol of remembrance, showing that every life mattered and ensuring that none of the victims were forgotten. The silence united everyone in collective mourning, respect, and reflection, 30 years later.