Entries in Memorial (3)

Saturday
Jun222013

West, Texas Memorial at Baylor University

Thousands gathered at Ferrell Center on the Baylor University Campus to remember those killed in the West Texas fertilizer plant explosion. President Obama was in attendance.

Mourners for a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion line up outside the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Mourners wait inline on South Park University Dr. for a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Jewel Udenwatu, a health science studies sophomore, pets Mose, a comfort dog, before the start of a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. Comfort dogs travel the country to help residents emotionally recover from traumatic events. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend the memorial. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Former Woodway, Texas volunteer firefighter Mark Turner, watches a procession on South Park University Dr. before a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Former Woodway, Texas volunteer firefighter Mark Turner, watches a procession on South Park University Dr. before a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Waco and Bellmead firefighters untangle the American flag before a processional on South Park University Dr. honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Former Woodway, Texas volunteer firefighter Mark Turner, far left, uses his cellphone to take photos of a procession on South Park University Dr. before a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Mourners for a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion line up outside the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

An Atascocita firefighter stands at attention during a processional before the start of a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Bynum, Texas firefighters ride atop their fire engine during a processional before a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Firefighters and mourners stand at attention during a processional before the start of a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Firefighters stand at attention as mourners applaud a West, Texas fire engine during a processional before the start of a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

A mourner covers her heart on South Park University Dr. during a procession of firefighters before memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Mourners line South Park University Dr. for a procession of firefighters before memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Firefighter honor guard members stand at attention before a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry are to attend. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

An injured West firefighter, right, is helped to his seat before the start of a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

West emergency personal visit with an injured colleague during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Mourners embrace during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

The general public and the families of those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion attend a memorial service at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

A West firefighter reflects during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

A mourner wipes tears away during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

United States Senator John Cornyn delivers remarks as President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama look on during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

President Barack Obama delivers remarks during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

President Barack Obama reflects during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

The Dallas firefighter Honor Guard rings a bell for each of the firefighters killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion during a memorial service at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

West Firefighters salute firefighters killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion during a memorial service at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

An Honor Guard bagpiper prepares to play Amazing Grace during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Honor Guard firefighters from several different departments salute the caskets of the firefighters killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion during a memorial service at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Honor Guard firefighters from several different departments present American flags to the families of the firefighters killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion during a memorial service at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Firefighters from several different departments present firefighter helmets to the families of the firefighters killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion during a memorial service at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Mourners grieve during a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

Bryce Reed pauses for a moment at his brother's, Cyrus Reed, casket after a memorial service honoring those killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas on 25 April 2013. (Photo by Brandon Wade/EPA)

 

Wednesday
Feb132013

Memorial at Cowboys Stadium for Christopher Kyle

A public memorial service former Navy SEAL sniper Christopher Kyle was held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, February 11, 2013. About 7,000 people attended the serivce. Below are some of the photos that I turned in to The Associated Press.

People wait in line to attend a public memorial for former Navy SEAL sniper Christopher Kyle at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

People wait in line to attend a public memorial for former Navy SEAL sniper Christopher Kyle at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

A photo of Christopher Kyle is displayed on the large screen before the start of a memorial service for the former Navy SEAL at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands are expected to attend the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

A flag flutters in the wind before a memorial service for Christopher Kyle at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands are expected to attend the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

A young mourner holds onto a photograph of himself and former Navy SEAL sniper Christopher Kyle during a memorial service for Kyle at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Christopher Kyle's wife, Taya, and his two children follow behind his casket during the recession of a memorial service for Kyle at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Military service members salute Christopher Kyle's casket during a memorial service at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Country music singer Randy Travis performs 'Amazing Grace' during a memorial service for Christopher Kyle at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Christopher Kyle's wife, Taya, is escorted to her seat after memorializing her husband during a memorial service at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Christopher Kyle's wife, Taya, wipes tears away while memorializing her husband during a memorial service at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Christopher Kyle's flag draped casket and combat gear during a memorial service at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Patriot Guard Riders line the sidelines of the field during a memorial service for Christopher Kyle at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Thousands attend a memorial service for Christopher Kyle at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper, was shot to death at a Texas shooting range. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Bagpipers proceed Christopher Kyle's casket during the recession of a memorial service at Cowboys Stadium, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Thousands attended the public memorial service for Kyle, the former Navy SEAL sniper who was shot to death at a Texas shooting range. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)