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Ed Linenthal, Kari Watkins – head of OK. City memorial- discuss how much horror to show at 9/11 museum
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I think “commemorates the bombing” might be the wrong choice of words… This is what the Oklahoma City National Memorial’s mission statement says:
“We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence.
May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity.”
To me, this is more focused on commemorating those who died and those who are still living with the heavy burden of this personal public tragedy, while giving context for what happened by also educating the public about the crime.
But I think the commemoration is for the loved ones.
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I think “commemorates the bombing” might be the wrong choice of words… This is what the Oklahoma City National Memorial’s mission statement says:
“We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence.
May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity.”
To me, this is more focused on commemorating those who died and those who are still living with the heavy burden of this personal public tragedy, while giving context for what happened by also educating the public about the crime.
But I think the commemoration is for the loved ones.