"I was teaching school in Moore, where the tornado happened Monday," she recalled.
The response to the bombing established what became known as the “Oklahoma Standard.” President Obama referred to it when he visited here on Sunday.
"This area has known more than its share of heartbreak but people here pride themselves on the Oklahoma standard - being able to work through disasters like this and come out stronger on the other side," he said.
The Oklahoma Standard was on display after the tornado.
Volunteers have poured in with food, water and other items. Baptist Student Pastor Joey Dean says this is typical Oklahoma behavior.
"Any time disaster happens, we just roll up our sleeves and we want to help," he said. "We aren't so much interested in staying in our home and getting comfortable, we really want to get out there and help our neighbor.
That help is appreciated by victims, like Brooklyn Pearce and her family.
"Oklahoma is an awesome place to live, and they come together really fast, and they are here to help, and they do their job well," she said.
State officials are pleased by the response. But they say they take lessons from each disaster in order to respond better next time.
People will eventually rebuild and move on with their lives, but as the bombing memorial demonstrates, they will also keep a place in their hearts for those who were lost.
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