Thirty years ago, on April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City bombing shook the nation. A truck bomb detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including many children. One survivor vividly recalls the terror of being trapped under 10 feet of rubble, convinced he was about to die.
"I was getting ready to die," the survivor, who prefers to remain anonymous, said in a recent interview. He described the overwhelming darkness and the crushing weight of the debris. He could hear the distant sounds of rescuers but felt increasingly hopeless as time passed.
The Oklahoma City bombing remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Timothy McVeigh, the perpetrator, was later convicted and executed for his role in the attack. The bombing exposed vulnerabilities in national security and prompted significant changes in building design and security protocols.
Today, the site of the Murrah Federal Building is home to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, a place of remembrance and reflection. The memorial honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all those affected by the tragedy. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and resilience in the face of adversity. The survivor's story is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit and the importance of never forgetting the lessons learned from that horrific day.
Oklahoma City Bombing Survivor Recalls Near-Death Experience
Thirty years after the Oklahoma City bombing, a survivor recounts being trapped under rubble and fearing for his life. The bombing, which occurred on April 19, 1995, at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, remains the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in U.S. history. The survivor's story highlights the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy and serves as a reminder of the lives lost and forever changed.