There are many facets that make our community special, but the Oklahoma City National Memorial stands apart from the rest in defining our character. Devon's support for the Memorial is tied to the pride we take in our city, our commitment to community and to the history we share. We are grateful for our opportunities to associate with the Memorial through annual sponsorships of the Reflections of Hope Award, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and ongoing development efforts. The Memorial will always be a part of our city's heritage and our community's culture.

John Richels, President & CEO, Devon Energy Corporation

It is essential we remember forever the lessons associated with the tragic bombing the morning of April 19, 1995. While the memories of that violent act still bring pain, the outpouring of compassion motivated by that event continues to inspire hope for the future.

Bill Anoatubby, Governor, The Chickasaw Nation

 

As a survivor of the bombing, the Oklahoma City National Memorial has a very special meaning to us, just as it has for the millions of people across the world who remember that day. While the bombing is a significant point in history for our city, it is a an integral part of our personal lives. The Memorial has helped us heal, gather strength and remember. Most importantly, the Memorial brings us together each year on April 19 to remember what we have lost, what we have gained and what we have learned. It is our desire that our gift ensure the Remembrance Ceremony will always be a meaningful gathering of those whose lives were changed forever for generations to come.

Polly & Larry Nichols

Supporting this campaign was a way we felt like we could make a difference, because 17 years ago, we didn't feel like we were making a difference. It's more than just telling the story of what happened on April 19, 1995. The enhancements are going to help us tell the story of the courage we had to carry through with a fair hearing, and bring justice.

Lance & Linda Benham

Susan and I are honored to participate in the 9:03 Fund Campaign because we believe that on April 19, 1995, our lives, our state and our world were changed forever. On that day our innocence vanished in an instant of insanity. Since that time we have taught our children that we are very proud that Oklahomans met hate and mastered it with love; that we ultimately achieved victory over victimization; and that the common community, when united, is the source of America's greatest strength.

Mike & Susan Turpen

We are thrilled to be co-chairing and to make our contribution to the 9:03 Fund campaign for the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Not living in Oklahoma at the time, we watched the events of April 19, 1995, unfold on television. Little did we know that our lives would soon intertwine so intricately with the Memorial and with Oklahoma City. The Memorial has become a significant part of our lives and to help ensure its beauty and relevance for future generations is an exciting and worthwhile project we are proud to be a part of.

John & Charlotte Richels

Those of who lived through those terrible days in April 1995 will never forget those who lost their lives, nor will we forget how the community rallied together. Not just the community of Oklahoma City, but of the entire state, nation and world—indeed the community of all who believe in the goodness of mankind shared their grief, pain and sorrow with the citizens of our city. Through the pain, we also shared our hope that from this tragedy, something positive would grow and thrive. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is putting that hope into action and SandRidge Energy is proud to share in their work through support of the 9:03 fund.

Tom Ward, Chairman & CEO, SandRidge Energy, Inc.

 

George Kaiser Family Foundation is honored to support the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. The Oklahoma City bombing was an act of utter hatred and senseless violence. In addition to telling the story that led to these horrific events and the evil forces that led to the tragedy, the Museum is also dedicated to teaching the lessons of understanding, tolerance and civil discourse in a democratic society. In America, we bridge our differences through shared values of mutual respect and civic participation. But, those values are neither ordinary nor naturally occurring. Indeed, they must be taught and re-taught at every opportunity and in every generation.

Ken Levit, Executive Director, George Kaiser Family Foundation

 

By supporting the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum's Master Plan, we can help ensure that this amazing place remains a relevant part of our city's history and culture.

Louisa McCune-Elmore, Executive Director, Kirkpatrick Foundation

The Oklahoma City National Memorial has educated the young and old, alike, about the devastation caused by terrorism and the resilience of the people of Oklahoma. Sarkeys Foundation is proud to partner with the Oklahoma City National Memorial in their endeavor to continue to tell the stories of the survivors, rescuers, and those whose lives changed forever.

Kim Henry, Executive Director, Sarkeys Foundation

We are grateful to be able to support something so meaningful in the hearts of Oklahomans. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum has the power to change people's lives who come here to remember. We are proud to be a part of this.

Tom & Judy Love, Love Family Foundation