Members of the Bartlesville Fire Department Honor Guard conduct the Flag ceremony, presenting the American Flag to the fire chief and raising a new Flag in its place at the special ceremony held April 19 to commemorate the rescue efforts and lives lost in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995.
Bartlesville Fire Chief David Topping, right, and Deputy Chief Jerry Berry participate in the ceremony.
Mayor Dale Copeland speaks during the event, reminding those in attendance that 168 people lost their lives in the bombing, including 19 children. Hundreds of people were injured.
The Honor Guard raises the new flag.
Firefighters stand at attention during the event.