I just went to Oklahoma City today and went to memorial for the first time. When I was a teenager, I just happened to be in Oklahoma City on a school trip the day this occured. The memorial is very moving, although I did not dare try to go through the museum because by the time I made it to the Survivor Tree, I was too emotional to continue. ...
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Why exploit deceased members of society?
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/18/09
By charging for entry into this museum, those killed are being exploited by the workers and owners of the museum. Why do those of us who wish to remember the victims of this incident have to pay to do so?? A little odd in my opinion...
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Amazing Memorial
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/19/08
I am only 12, and I have been to this memorial many times. It is amazing. Very touching and moving. And while you are there, visit the museum. It is so very moving. It was amazing. I'm definitely going back.
This experience may be too intense for children, but every adult should go throught the museum and visit the memorial. The memorial itself is fine for children.
This is an amazing and life changing experience. Very moving and a reminder of what we are still facing today.
The Oklahoma City National Memorial is tastefully done and is a touching and meaningful reminder of those who lost their lives in the tragedy. I would highly recommend visiting the memorial if you are going to OKC.
Very touching and humbling experience. I don't remember very much about the day of the bombing, but the feeling of loss and the courage of the families and all who assisted in the search and rescue workers are present.
I recommend researching the symbolisms of the Memorial before you go, so that you can understand the intent.
This is a must see for all as a reminder of the impact of terrorism.
The city did a great job on this memorial. Very respectable and well done. Did not go to the inside museum. The items left at the memorial by family and friends in rememberance of their lost loved ones took it over the top for me. I had seen these things on tv before but in person, it really left a mark.
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Powerful!!!!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/28/08
Prepare for a kartharsis and if you have a soul, to shed tears of frustration, outrage, sorrow and even joy to the resiliency of the human will.
Please go see this memorial but don't bring children under 5. It's too much for them. Yes, I am a parent of two children. Then, return again at night to see the memorial illuminated.
Reflect, respect and use this experience to renew your efforts to live a good purposeful life.
Get ready with the tissues. As a Mom, and a person who absolutely LOVES Oklahoma, it seemed like I was in tears the entire time. I spent hours just browsing and reflecting on what was being said, what was being shown to me, how others felt. This was an amazing self guided tour. Don't miss it, you'll be captivated.
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Humbling
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/17/08
I wasn't really wanting to go in to the museum - but am so glad I was talked in to it. It was an interactive museum and grabs your heart. Makes you realize how precious a second can be - how precious life is. Outside was so quiet - all the people and no one hardly spoke above a whisper. Very advisable to go.