Look closely and you'll see the small photographs.
Maybe a small Bible.Such as the note from the daughter to her mother: "Mom, my wedding was great. I wish you could have been there."Police say they saw the suspect running from the scene and went behind a building across the street where he threw a knife over a chain link fence into a yard, charges state.But it's the items left on the fence and in the memorial's chairs that draw the most attention.It is important to know the basic elements of the wooden fence before you get started. These are the elements that almost every fence consists of, and are almost universally necessary to build an attractive and effective fence. You will need posts. These are vertical elements that are placed in the ground. They rise above the ground, of course, and properly set posts are essential for keeping all of the other components in place. Some posts extend above the top of the fence for decorative purposes and others are only as high as the fence itself. Another important element of support is the rail. Rails act as spanners, connect the posts. They run parallel to the ground and serve as the horizontal support elements. Almost every fence style makes use of top and bottom rails, and some also utilize middle rails. Finally, panels are required for the successful fence. Sometimes the panels are referred to as boards. There are open fence styles that make no use of panels, but panels of latticework or even just straight boards are the main elements that provide privacy."This is the evidence from the trial," Stiefmiller said. "Slowly, since about 2006, we've been collecting it."Like the fence, the chairs of the memorial also serve as repositories for those who visit."A lot of people wanted to help," she said. "They couldn't necessarily get in there to remove debris, so this was their way to help."Baker is being held in Salt Lake County Jail under a $25,000 bail."Initially, people left items in honor of the victims," Stiefmiller said. "They left items in honor of the victims' families, all the things that people feel when someone dies.""We have items from the fence, items from the chairs, items collected from the rescue and recovery, unclaimed personal possessions, cards and letters that came into the mayor's office and the governor's office and there are items such as quilts, banners and stuffed animals," she said.-- Lana Groves"What we're trying to do is have the artifacts that represent all the different layers of the story," she said. "How it affected the country, how it affected Oklahoma. The victims, the families, the rescuers; how our community came together to make this wonderful museum. We're trying to have a complete picture: how the city overcame this awful tragedy and moved forward in spite of it."Or the car keys.Next, you should prepare to install your wood fence. If you would like your installation to go smoothly, you should plan and prepare so that everything is in order before you begin. It is virtually impossible to complete a landscape project without any hiccups, but with a little advance planning you should be able to take care of things in a relatively smooth manner. The first thing you need to do is check with your local zoning or building board to find out the height or design restrictions. Additionally, chances are that you will need a building permit before you begin. You also want to make sure that the fence you build will be within the borders of your own property. If you need to have a survey beforehand to satisfy the neighbors, do so, as this can save you legal fees down the road if the neighbor decides to sue. Another thing of paramount importance is to find out from the local utility companies where the underground gas, electric, and power lines are located. Additionally, check with the phone and cable companies regarding possible underground lines they may have. It can be dangerous to damage such lines, and if you do so, you are responsible for the costs associated with repairing the damage.But not every item stored by the museum represents faith, or hope or even love.Or a note.But the work never ends.Handmade banners encouraged rescue workers. T-shirts and ball caps reminded Oklahomans that their friends spanned the globe.The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.Wedged into the diamond-shaped openings are flowers, and wreaths, and small children's toys and even license plates and pieces of clothing - gifts from strangers lovingly attached to the chain-link fence that runs parallel to Sixth Street in downtown Oklahoma City."I can't think about that without it bringing tears to my eyes," Stiefmiller said.The fence of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum."It's part of our collecting policy," she said. "When we formed the museum, the survivors and family members and rescue workers - they were part of helping us decide how we were going to collect things. They wanted that to be a part of this institution."Near one wall, dozens of pieces of twisted metal and motor parts from an anonymous yellow Ryder truck are stacked neatly on shelves, each item wrapped in plastic and cardboard."People also leave photographs and notes," Stiefmiller said. "They are messages left for their loved ones."
A picture painted by thousands of trinkets and notes and photographs and flowers left along a fence or placed lovingly in a chair.
Author: M Scott Carter
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