Blame it on the 20 degree winds… or blame it on the obvious, but you can’t help but tear-up when you visit the scene of a nation’s tragedy.

I just left the Oklahoma National Memorial for the April 19, 1995 bombing of Murrah Federal Building.

Incredible.

While most of us were young at the time, I know it still stands out just as vividly in your minds as it does mine.

There were very few guests on this chilly morn, so I basically had the entire memorial as well as the museum to myself. This made for an even more sureal feel to the moment.

I’ve since snagged a shake, fries, and burger from the famous Braum’s of Oklahoma… it was so insanely delicious that it made me tear-up as well.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to leave the great state of Oklahoma before this place turns into an ice cube. It’s been raining all day, and it ain’t getting any warmer.

…I think Carrie Underwood is trying to pass me on the Interstate.

1. Lacey said:

   man, carrie underwood, braums, the memorial, and the mont with us…i don’t think your quick trip to oklahoma could have been any better. it was nice to meet you!

   12:52 am on Nov 30 2006
2. Landon said:

   No kidding. Norman was a blast. An OU home football game for next Fall is already on the docket.

   2:27 am on Nov 30 2006
3. Nina Moric said:

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   12:36 am on May 22 2008