In April 1995, Bud Welch’s 23 year old daughter was killed in the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. In the months after her death, he changed from supporting the death penalty for Timothy McVeigh to taking a public stand against it. His change of heart was inspired in part by Julie Marie herself. Once, while listening to a radio report on an execution in Texas, she had turned to him and said, “Dad, that makes me sick. All those Texans are doing is teaching all the children down there to hate. The murderer did wrong, but now the government has stooped to his level.” Bud eventually arranged to meet with Timothy McVeigh’s father, Bill. “I saw a deep pain in a father’s eye, but also an incredible love for his son.” Bud says, “I was able to tell him that I truly understood the pain that he was going through, and that he — as I — was a victim of what happened in Oklahoma City.” 11th Annual March to Abolish the Death Penalty Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 2 PM Austin, Texas Texas State Capitol Building www.marchforabolition.org
Posts Tagged: March
4
Oct 11
11th Annual March to Abolish the Death Penalty – Bud Welch
2
Oct 11
DFW Events: March 28 – April 3
wimgo.com http – Follow us! facebook.com – Be a Fan! Take the kids to see Disney on Ice’s Toy Story 3 this Wednesday through Sunday at the American Airlines Center. At the show, you’ll see all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home. Tickets start at just $10. The Dallas International Film Festival starts this Thursday and lasts until April 10th at the Winspear Opera House. The event is to celebrate films and their impact on society as well as to honor filmmakers and recognize their achievements and contribution in enhancing the creative community. Tickets start at just $10. This Friday through Sunday, don’t miss the Deep Ellum Arts Festival. This festival, which is held in one of Dallas’s most eclectic neighborhoods is free-to-attend and features more than 100 top-notch decorative and visual artists, three outdoor stages with non-stop performances, the renowned Deep Ellum Pet Parade and abundant food and drink. Don’t miss the Younder Mountain String Band this Friday night at the House of Blues. Tickets to see the band, which has always played music by its own set of rules, are just $15. All event details can be found at wimgo.com. Also, be sure to enter for your chance to win a VIP experience at Texas Motor Speedway for you and three friends. Just visit wimgo.com/texasmotorspeedway everyday until April third to enter to win.
2
Oct 11
OKC Events: March 21 – 27, 2011
wimgo.com http – Be a Fan! twitter.com – Follow us! White Chapel will be at the Diamond Ballroom this Monday night. Other musical events this week include Bret Michaels at Lucky Star Casino — Concho on Thursday, Rick Springfield at Firelake on Saturday night and the Strange Noize Tour this Saturday at the Diamond Ballroom. This Thursday though Saturday at the CitySpace Theatre, go see Native American New Play Festival, presented by the Oklahoma Theatre Company. Tickets are $10 or $19. Also, the Oklahoma City Ballet presents Mozart’s Requiem at the Civic Center Music Hall on Saturday and Sunday and tickets are just $29. Parents, there is a lot to do this week. First up, the Just Between Friends Children’s Clothing and Toys Consignment Sale at State Fair Park. This event is the nation’s leading children’s and maternity consignment sale. Also, don’t miss Kids Fair USA at State fair park on Saturday and Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Healthy Heroes Thursday through Sunday at the Cox Convention Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder are home this Wednesday night and host the Utah Jazz at the Oklahoma City Arena. And be sure to check out the Twestival happening this Thursday at The Wedge Pizzeria. This event uses social media for social good and funds raised from the event will go towards Sunbeam Family Services. Other events to add to your calendar include The Grand American Arms Show at State Fair Park this Saturday and Sunday, The MDA Muscle Walk at the Cox Convention Center on …
30
Sep 11
REPUBLICAN NEO-CON TIES THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING TO 911 CHRIS MATTHEWS HARDBALL MARCH 16 2009
REPUBLICAN NEO-CON TIES THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING TO 911 CHRIS MATTHEWS HARDBALL MARCH 16 2009