Oklahoma City Bombing – 30 Years After the Deadliest Domestic Attack in U.S. History

April 19, 2025, marked the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing — one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995 claimed the lives of 168 innocent people, including 19 children, and injured hundreds more.

This emotional video captures the powerful moments from the 30-year memorial held at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, where families, survivors, and citizens gathered to remember, honor, and reflect. Each of the 168 bronze and glass chairs — representing a life lost — was adorned with colorful flowers by staff and loved ones, a solemn tradition carried out each anniversary.

Former President Bill Clinton, who was in office at the time of the bombing, returned to speak at the ceremony, recalling the unity and compassion that followed in the aftermath. His words reminded the world of the strength Oklahoma City showed in its darkest hour.

This video tribute blends blues music with archival and memorial visuals, offering a heartfelt reflection on grief, community, and the enduring human spirit.

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(Verse 1)
On an April morning, the sky turned gray,
A blast shook the heart of Oklahoma city that day.
A building torn, a silence loud,
A city broken, but unbowed.

(Chorus)
Thirty years, and we will always cry,
For the souls who kissed the sky.
one hundred and sixty eight names we keep,
In chairs where memories never sleep.

(Verse 2)
The OKC museum stands with stories told,
Of courage born from grief and gold.
Each year the flowers gently fall,
Placed with love by those who saw it all.

(Bridge)
bill Clinton came to say,
We still remember you today.
His words still echo through the stone,
"You are not forgotten. You're not alone."

(Final Chorus)
Thirty years, and still we stand,
Holding flowers in our hands.
By each chair, a promise made—
Their light will never fade.

*[End]*
At the Oklahoma City National Memorial,
where roses bloom and silence speaks eternal.