Words alone are not enough for those suffering from this tragedy, but words are all so many of us can offer, especially through this medium. We wish all in Oklahoma the Peace of God, and a shoulder when needed during the healing process.
-Mike, Debbie, Amber & Angie Foster, Fairmont, Minnesota
Please accept our condolences and sympathy for all those killed and for their families. God Bless.
-The Freemans, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish we could do more.
-Ginger and Melanie, Norman, OK
The acts of so few have destoyed the lives of so many. May God help
you all rebuild: family memebers, rescue workers and the city of
Oklahoma City. You are all in our prayers.
-Kevin Mahoney, Austin, Texas
I light a candle for your pain. I reach out my hand to help with the first step towards healing.
-Sylvia Caras
I just want to express my deep and heart-felt condolences to the people of OKC. The tragic loss of life is simply inhumane. My prayers are with you all.
-Scott Bazzle, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
My thoughts are with my friends and family in OKC.
-Pamela Metivier--Phoenix
love and prayers to all who have been hurt by this tragedy....
-gretchen hanson
My heart and prayers are with you all.
-Megan Thorn
My grief is unconsolable.... our loss is unimaginable.....each day I wake to the news of this tragedy and hold my wife and children a little closer, and cry a little harder. If by communicating the depth of my pain I could somehow lessen yours I would gladly write a book. There will be time for justice.... but for now.... know that all of you, and all of the lost are every in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathies,
-Damian May, Toronto Canada
Heartfelt tears
Are shared by a nation
In support of our wounded heartland.
The bomb cannot destroy
that proud strong beat of the heartland.
But all those wonderful children and sturdy citizens
in twisted rubble.
Makes me wonder what possible reason could there be?
For men to cause such pain on innocents.
-Pete Farr Whidbey Island, Washington
To all of the families and friends who have been victimized by this horrendous event...you are not forgotten, you are not alone. You and your loved ones reside in our hearts and are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Love, caring, humanity, and peace are still in control of this great nation. We can not and will not let a few radicals destroy our strength and concern.With love,
-Polly Bennett Wissing Fort Collins, Colorado
You were the land of my childhood,
and I know what it is like
to watch the wind whip the red dirt
on a summer's afternoon,
in this city of hills
and homes
and warm hearts.
Now red dirt is reddened
with the blood of the innocent
and the tears of the bereft,
and the aching evil guilt
of men who build
an unreal reality
that can slaughter children
for the idealistic nightmare
they call their philosophy.
I offer you the flowers of
my heart,
the tears of my eyes,
the prayers of my spirit.
May justice be done,
and anger find its way
far away from your heart.
-Wanda Evans
May God bless those who are involved and those whom this tradgedy affected and punish those who committed this attack on this great state. Now we must stand together as a state and a nation to grow stronger and to get through this.
-Marty J. Riley
Our condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with.
-Kurt D. Schmidt, Takla N. Soliman
We have deepest sympathy for the families whose loved ones were killed in this most horrible tradegy. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely,
-James & Deloris
Many times since the tragedy that so cruelly touched your lives,our family was saddened with a deep angony.....Yet what was truly toughing was to read all the prayers and well wishes sent to you via the net.It only serves to show how much it has touched everyone......... Our prayers , our hearts, our tears, are with you all Take it one minute, one hour ,one day at a time..... We love all of you in Okla. City.....
-Bob,Connie, Adam Hurwitz Miami Fl.
Our prayers are with all of you, as you recover from this horrible tragedy. You have been continuously on our minds, and in our hearts in this past week. Please be encouraged that you have many standing behind you. In Christian love,
-Shelly L.
Although word's do little to comfort in this tragic time, may you all know that we are with you every step of the way...in spirit and in hope. Mucy love and sympathy from your friend's in Nebraska.
-valerie charlson
Our thought are with you all at this sad time... From all my family and friends here in London, England
-Allan Mitchell
people of OKC: I am very sorry that this tragedy happened. It wasn't right. It wasn't fair. It truly was evil. I can't say all of the fancy things that our leaders have already. Certainly not with as much finesse. But i do hope that you can see what has been so clearly demonstrated to all of us in the rest of the world. In our country, when something this horrible happened, you did not stand alone in your grief. Your country and all the people in it came together to cope. For a long time to come, millions of people will praying for you, hoping with you, crying with you. Few can truly empathize with you. But we can sympathize. We can care. i care. My friends care. I hope you will be able to eventually find some peace. a friend in Delaware,
-Julia K. Burzon
To the People of Oklahoma City:
With sincere love and sympathy, we send our condolences to those who mourn
and suffer this terrible tragedy. Our prayers and our hearts go out to all
of you from your friends in Minnesota.
-Signatures on Signature List
Be brave What can I do to Help
-Raul Cesar de Sa
All of us here at MIT offer our collective prayers to the fine people of Oklahoma. We share in your grief and can only imagine the loss you feel. To those who have lost loved ones in this terrible incident, we can only offer up our united prayers that God will wrap you in His everlasting arms and provide a way for you to heal from this most terrible personal loss. To those who were injured from the blast, we wish you God speed and a quick and complete recovery. To those who are involved in the rescue and recovery efforts, you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. We are members of MIT's Confined Space Rescue Team(CSRT) and we were recently involved in an effort to rescue four people who were unfortunately killed in a helicopter crash. We know your work is physically incredibly hard, emotionally intense and spiritually draining. Please take comfort in the fact that your fellow rescuers across the Nation are with you in spirit and we keep you in constant prayer. God bless all the people of Okalhoma and everyone who is involved in the relief effort. As a native of Oklahoma, I personally feel a great sense of loss over the death and destruction inflicted on my home state, but at the same time, I feel very proud to be from Oklahoma, as the people ther have shown the world incredible strength in the face of great personal tragedy.
-Prayerfully for MIT's CSRT(Alex Eccles, Howard Harrison, Chuck Katin, George MacLeod, Jack Mannion, Jack Narcotta, Paul Rudack, Chris Salter, Charlie Studebaker, Neil Tomlinson, Glenn Wilder) David M. Barber
All our love and support to all of you who have sufferred so much.Ourthanks to those who contiune to search and help those who are waiting word on their loved ones.
-Hal Natvig
Please know that my heart goes out to all of you in Oklahoma City. I feel confident that all the wonderful thoughts the world has for your dilemma will help to ease the pain. Most sincerely,
-Betty Jean Michelsen
Words cannot express my sympathy for the victims, families, and friends who have been directly affected by this heinous incident. The Oklahoma people have demonstrated to our country and to the world courageous resolve in reaction to this disaster. Let us pray such tragedy may be averted forever more.
-steve smith
Every morning when I open my eyes I think of all those who have suddenly lost loved ones and how the reality sinks in as the days stretch into weeks, into months, into years. During the day I send you prayers of comfort and strength. And at night I pray for a good night's rest for you. Thanks be for all the rescue workers and volunteers who are beside you.
-Celeste Millen, Wilmington, NC
May God's peace and His Son's Spirit rest with all of you in Oklahoma City. I truely am hurt and saddened by this tragedy. May God bless you all.
-Bessie Mayes, San Diego, California
Our heartfelt sympathies to the victims and their families, and thanks to all the people involved in the rescue and the investigation. The love for fellow human beings and the value for human life is what makes America GREAT!
-Sanjay and Mala Garg
I'd like to send my sympathies from Bermuda,
-Tom Coelho
We all work together at 3M and first heard the terrible news shortly after noon on April 19 from one of our sales reps who was very affected by the "why here" of it all. We hope your succeeding days have truly been helped by the media's message that America cares in very real ways. Our prayers to everyone affected, which is many more than those in that six block area. We are all Americans in the family of people....
-Sandra Van Erp family, Walt Lager family, Terry McCarty family, Shelley McLees family, John Moris family
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayes...there is really nothing anyone can say to make the pain more bearable....please know that we share your burden and your grief - and at the same time we admire your spirit. We are all brothers and sisters in the America family. What a tragedy for us all!
-Judy Freed
To all those affected by the tragedy in Oklahoma City, my heart and thoughts are with you, as you try to rebuild your lives. I wish all of you the best of luck ... from College Park, Maryland.
-Judy Din
My thoughts and prayers are with you and may GOD comfort you during your time of sorrow.
-Andy, Sandra and Jon Memphis, Tn
Oklahoma,
We are thinking of you all. The survivors, the dead.
Especially of those who lost their loved ones.
We wish you all the best in the time that comes and will
follow the news step by step.
Love to you all.
-Marinka, the Netherlands, Europe
Our deepest sympathy to all in Oklahoma City. Our hearts go out to all of those that lost loved ones in this vicious act. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
-Ann Peterson and Linda Wadleigh - Lebanon, New Hampshire
Our thoughts our with you.
-Arkansas Business, Little Rock, AR
My deepest sympathy for the victims, their families and friends. Thirty years ago, I worked one block from that site, at a public utility.
-David W. Morgan, Still an Okie at heart.
Words seem so inadequate to convey the sympathy I wish I could send you folks. If the words of a stranger can provide any comfort at a time such as this, then know that you are not alone in your grief. This whole country mourns with you.
-Don Dudding
There is no logic, no reasoning, no good that can come from such a hideous crime. May God show no mercy to those involved.
-Matthew W. Marcus
from the West Coast of Canada, in Vancouver, British Columbia Tears fill my heart when thinking of you! May God offer you a peaceful 24 hours! all our love
-Jeff Lamb
The change and lonliness that your community now lives through will
not be felt alone...you have those around you to help work through the
coming months.
May your days be steps towards trust and understanding. Your strength
is in those around you now. Let the kindness and love of others restore
your faith in the gentleness of God's people... Love,
-Jim & Christi, San Diego
Please except our deepest sympathy for all the Victims and Survivors, of the bombing. Everyday we watch the news almost in tears seeing what had happened. My children (one of which her Father lives in El Reno, Okla.) ask can this happen here?, why would someone do this?, DID THEY KNOW CHILDREN WERE IN THERE? WHY? WHY? WHY? We are so sorry for you all, so very sorry. We pray that you will find a way to recover from this tragedy. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.
-The Hooper Family of Tx.
We want you to know that we are thinking of you. I am a sixth grade teacher at Lake Elmo Elementary in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. It is a town about 12 miles east of St. Paul, Minnesota. The children in my class are thinking of you and are concerned about you and your families and friends. We will keep you in our thoughts!!!!! From,
-Bettie Miller
Dear fellow Oklahomans,
Most of the sympathies I wanted to express have already been stated here,
so I won't repeat them. Do know that I am praying for all of you affected
by this terrible event.
I want you to know that I am especially proud to be from Oklahoma. The
newscasters here in Philadelphia are so surprised that martial law hasn't
had to dominate the city and that looting and other crimes are not rising.
They also comment about the strong religious beliefs of Oklahomans and the
incredible amount of support they provide for each other. Well, I'm not
surprised; I am very proud of you! Although it is difficult and there is a
lot of pain, keep hoping and praying. And know that the world is praying
for you. Thanks to everyone for all their work and volunteerism in the
aftermath of this event. With love and prayers,
-Ronna Schenk from Norman, OK but living in Swarthmore, PA
Since the day of the tragedy, our prayers for you have not ceased. May the God of Peace and Comfort reveal Himself to you in a real way. Words simply fail us at a time like this, and we mourn with you. Our Deepest Sympathy,
-Paul and Leslie Darafeev, Fred and Val Ilyin
There are no words to convey the sorrow I feel for what has happened to you, dear Oklahomans. But, I can only say that I share your grief. And, send you the most heartfelt love. My prayers are with you. Sincerely,
-Sallie Kaho (Born & raised in Tulsa)
The staff of the Wisconsn AFT Organizing project wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences to all of our brothers and sister in Oklahoma City and to the impacted citizenry as well. We stand ready to assist you in any way we can. In unity;
-Ralph l. Sawning, AFT National Representative
I cannot possibly imagine your pain and suffering. I hope you can find some sort of peace and comfort within yourself as your life goes on. You are in my heart and prayers.
-lroger@chmc.org
To all the grieving families of Oklahoma City,
As a fellow federal worker and someone who has
also lost a child, I know your anguish is great.
Perhaps it helps, if only a little, to know that
many tears have been shed for you here in Colorado
and around the world. Our hearts aches with yours.
-Kristi Gebhart
I wanted to send you my sympathies for your great loss. It is all so tragic. I lost my Mom over a year ago and know the pain of losing a parent, but am also a Mother myself and can only imagine the pain of losing a child. It breaks my heart. As I am sure others have said, please know that others are with you in your grief.
-Lynne Grigsby-Standfill,Concord, CA
Citizens of Oklahoma City, Those of us at Puget sound Educational Service District find ourselves greatly saddened by the situation that has befallen your city.
-John Cohen, Puget Sound Educational Service District
To all the people of Oklahoma, and the world, who were impacted by last week's bombing, Our prayers and sympathy are with you. May the Great God and father of all grant you strength, comfort, love, and peace through this trying time. I know that God's love and power can be powerful at a time like this. Don't hesitate to lean on his everlasting arms, and abide in his love.
-Freda Thomas
From Brisbane, Australia we send our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Martin, Darryl, Shirley, Heather
For the tragedy that has befallen you I am indeed sorry. Please know that
the thoughts and prayers of the rest of the country and even the world are
with you.
As the reverend Graham said in his part of the Memorial Program Sunday,
There are no answers to the question "Why?". We must continue to have
faith that God is still in control.
-Richard Kurtz, Belton, Missouri
I express my deepest and most sincere sympathy to all who have suffered from this tragedy. I hope that the individuals who are responsible for this sadistic act are all found and punished to the fullest extent of the law.
-Sincerely, Jay R. Roessler, St. Petersburg, Florida
My thoughts are with you. I admire the way that you have pulled together as a city.
-Jean Rice
You are in the thoughts and prayers of Minnesota. May God comfort you and send you peace.
-Barbara Schulz
Just a note to say how sorry I am, that you have my prayers, & that miracles are possible & are happening! If any of you need help, please let me know.
-Jan_Pruatt
The Saint Paul Public Library holds a wealth of wonderful books containing accumulated wisdom from the ages. But the staff has no words to express our sorrow for the suffering your community is bearing. You have certainly earned the respect of the world with the fortitude and courage with which you are facing this tremendous cross. We send our love and we direct our prayers to the heavens in behalf of you and those we all mourn.
-Elaine Wagner
As a former Midwest City resident and current federal employee I was extremely distressed to hear of the misfortune that has come your way. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you along with thousands of others. My thoughts this past week have often returned to the song from South Pacific that says, "You've got to be taught, before it's too late, before you are six or seven or eight, to hate all the people your relatives hate, you've got to be carefully taught." I hope that this tragedy will help others to see that "hate" never solves anything. It's only through loving and caring for one another that we can make the world a better place. May the comfort you so desperately need be with you and your families at this time.
-Barb, Seattle HUD office
With great remorse and sympathy, I am writing to express
my anguish over the deplorable actions of terrorists
on the people of the federal building, Oklahoma Citians,
United States citizens, and people throughout the world.
Mysteriously, all things happen for some purpose -- it is
beyond me what the purpose may be for the loss of life and
especially the loss of children. Perhaps it is that in
tragedy we re-confirm our frailty which can be supported
only by joining together as a human family to care for
the survivors, the victims' friends and family, and all the
dedicated resue workers.
Empathy is not forthcoming for me -- I do not know how
devastating you must feel. I am sad for the pain you are
enduring. I am sorry for the society we have created
which includes such insane individuals as those
responsible for the bombing. The need for violence and
it's various outlets in a male-dominant, military-in-
dustrial complex which is founded on destruction seems
almost inherently necessary, yet all human beings endorse
it either by tacit approval or by violent suppression. We
need to take two steps back and re-educate all of us to
be non-violent and to support care, love, understanding,
and community with all aspects of the world village, of
all human beings, of us all.
The destruction exists. The repair and rebuilding of lives
will continue, perhaps for generations of those affected.
All hail the human spirit which will overcome and rise
above this senseless act of individual retribution meted
out against the innocent. As the Phoenix rises from the
ashes, so too human viability in the face of over-
whelming violence. The star of goodness hangs sadly in
the sky but will once again shine it's beacon of hope to
all who will look and believe. I believe in you. May
higher powers bless and keep you safe.
-Michael Davidson
I wish there were more we could do to take the pain away...just please know that we are all praying for you, thinking of you, and supporting you.
-Leslee
Our prayers for God's peace, comfort & strength are with you
-Doug Boyd
Our hearts in Pittsburgh have broken with yours as we watch the devastating scenes in Oklahoma City. We too have experienced local tragedy and know that you will recover. Our prayers are with you.
-James Bollenbacher
I extend my deepest sympathy to those who lost loved ones in the Oklahoma City bombing. Your sorrow and grief were evident as I watched the memorial service on Sunday, but so was your strength and dignity -- I was very moved by it all and continue to hope with you that at least one more life might be rescued from the ruins. The bombers picked April 19th for its significance, apparently not just for the anniversary of the Waco raid, but also to lay claim to its patriotic heritage: On this date in 1775, true patriots stood firm to set America on its path to independence at the battles of Lexington and Concord here in my native state of Massachusetts. I grew up in the town (Littleton) where lies buried the first Minuteman wounded at the bridge in Concord, who later died from that wound; I have visited his grave and the battle sites. It is impossible for me to grasp how anyone can claim this date to commit an act of terror against this nation in the name of "patriotism". The horror of April 19, 1995, however, will not stain the memory of the original Patriots Day (as it is called here); rather, those who died in Oklahoma will join in memory with those who died for America 220 years before, and the dignity of the Minuteman statues in Concord and Lexington will be increased by the strength of the survivors.
-Hal Coyle, Ayer, Mass.
No amount of words, no expression of grief, can accurately display the measure of sorrow felt over the recent bombing. As a mom, I suffer the loss of all of the children. We grieve together. Please accept my words as an embrace across miles, as the support which you need right now, and as the small part of a safety net which we, as Americans, form together.
-Jan Anderson
I care deeply. I am so sorry. I am thinking of you.
-Marie Nations
The tragedy in your great city affects all Americans deeply. We grieve for you and with you.
-Dave Calloway, Panama City, FL
Our deepest sympathy to the families of the Oklahoma City Bombing from Mesa, Arizona. Our prayers are with you through this tragedy. May God comfort you and see you through this time. God Bless Oklahoma City!!!! Signed:
-George and Sonia Medrano
We sympathise with you in your loss, and as Americans we share in your pain. May you have the strength to carry on, and the knowledge that we will be here to help you in any way we can.
-Mike and Heather Godwin, Holts Summit, Missouri
As with many people in this world my prayers and thoughts are with you.
-pmcquown@mtolympus.ari.net
Through our constant thoughts and prayers my family and I are with you. Through any other means possible, we stand ready to help. May God Bless and provide for you in ways that only He can.
-The Newland Family, Greenville, TX
To the survivors and families of victims of the Oklahoma bombing: Know that millions of us are thinking and praying for you. Also know that our outrage and fury over this evil act is beyond words, and will only be satisfied when we diligently work to free our society from these forces of hatred.
-Mike Prouty, U.S.D.A. Forest Service,North Central Station
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength to persev persevere in this most difficult time. As a country, we mourn with you. Sincerely,
-The Fau Family (John, Christine, Wayne and Lauren)
Our prayers are with the poeple of your city, and especially the victims, their families, and friends. We will hold them in the light, and pray that they will be comforted by the love and support of people around the world.
-Matthew and MomAll I can say is that I am sorry.
-Patricia Lowry
Like many other Americans, I'm horrified at what has happened to your city and citizens. We all want to support you in this time of sorrow. And yet, watching how your community is coming together in the aftermath of this tragedy is so very inspiring to me, and I'm sure to many others.
-Tim Myers
For those injured and killed in this bombing disaster, we wish to extend to their families and friends, and to all the citizens of Oklahoma, our sincere sympathy. We share your shock and grief.
-Earl Schleske