Remembering Through Art: Maroney - Reyes

Artwork made in memory of those who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, alphabetically from Mickey B. Maroney to Antonio “Tony” C. Reyes.

Mickey B. Maroney (2020) by Ricardo GonzalezOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Mickey B. Maroney

Ricardo Gonzalez honored Mickey B. Maroney, a special agent for the U.S. Secret Service on the ninth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. He was known for his sense of humor and affinity for pranks. He is remembered by his children as loving, thoughtful, and giving.

James K. Martin (2020) by Jacob HaltomOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

James K. Martin

Jacob Haltom honored James K. Martin, a civil engineer for the Federal Highway Administration on the fourth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. He was close to his family and enjoyed watching Star Trek with his sister. James also enjoyed jogging and playing golf.

Reverend Gilbert X. Martinez (2020) by Karen MorenaOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Reverend Gilbert X. Martinez

Karen Moreno honored Reverend Gilbert X. Martinez, a visitor to the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. He was a pastor at El Tabernacle de Fe and was helping church member Emilio Tapia get a Social Security card.

James A. McCarthy II (2020) by Jackson NewtonOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

James A. McCarthy II

Jackson Newton honored James A. McCarthy II, Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the seventh floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. James liked to play golf, travel to look at cars, fish with his children, and listen to books on tape.

Kenneth Glenn McCullough (2020) by Kyle TodaroOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Kenneth Glenn McCullough

Kyle Todaro honored Kenneth Glenn McCullough, a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration on the ninth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Kenneth was dedicated to serving his country. His wife remembers him as an honorable man.

Betsy J. (Beebe) McGonnell (2020) by Bailey BowerOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Betsy J. (Beebe) McGonnell

Bailey Bower honored Betsy J. (Beebe) McGonnell, an employee for the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the seventh floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. She was an active member at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, where she lent her voice to the choir.

Linda G. McKinney (2020) by Mollie GrusendorfOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Linda G. McKinney

Mollie Grusendorf honored Linda G. McKinney, an office manager for the U.S. Secret Service on the ninth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Linda loved crafts and was especially fond of quilting.

Cartney J. McRaven (2020) by Karsyn LukerOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Cartney J. McRaven

Karsyn Luker honored Cartney J. McRaven, a visitor to the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. She was an Airman 1st Class at Tinker Air Force Base and married Senior Airman Anthony Shane McRaven four days before the bombing.

Claude Arthur Medearis S.S.A. (2020) by Alex DunnOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Claude Arthur Medearis S.S.A.

Alex Dunn honored Claude Arthur Medearis S.S.A., a senior special agent for U.S. Customs on the fifth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. His family remembers his great sense of humor. He had a Harley Davidson and admired his reflection in store windows as he rode by.

Claudette (Duke) Meek (2020) by Ava HowkOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Claudette (Duke) Meek

Ava Howk honored Claudette (Duke) Meek, Vice President of Financial Services at the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Claudette attended Southgate Baptist Church and was known for her infectious laugh.

Frankie Ann Merrell (2020) by Cierra BrownOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Frankie Ann Merrell

Cierra Brown honored Frankie Ann Merrell, a teller at the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. At age 23, Frankie was a loving mother to her two-year-old daughter and always went out of her way to help others.

Derwin W. Miller (2020) by Amanda ChaOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Derwin W. Miller

Amanda Cha honored Derwin W. Miller, a claims examiner for the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Derwin was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and loved to play sports, especially football.

Eula Leigh Mitchell (2020) by Lorelei GiangrecoOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Eula Leigh Mitchell

Lorelei Giangreco honored Eula Leigh Mitchell, a visitor to the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. She was with her husband, Josie "Joe" Mitchell, who survived. Leigh had a love for animals, especially birds.

John C. Moss III (2020) by Paisley MouaOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

John C. Moss III

Paisley Moua honored John C. Moss III, Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion on the fourth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. John played football in high school and was known for being funny, witty, and popular.

Ronota Ann Newberry-Woodbridge (2020) by Anna LangOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Ronota Ann Newberry-Woodbridge

Anna Lang honored Ronota Ann Newberry-Woodbridge, a pavement materials engineer for the Federal Highway Administration on the fourth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Ronota liked to sew and collect rocks. She had recently taken up tandem bicycling with her husband.

Patricia Ann Nix (2020) by Alyssa WescottOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Patricia Ann Nix

Alyssa Wescott honored Patricia Ann Nix, a 21-year employee of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the seventh floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. She is remembered as a terrific friend and an avid reader of mystery and suspense novels.

Jerry Lee Parker (2020) by Jaaylin MartinOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Jerry Lee Parker

Jaaylin Martin honored Jerry Lee Parker, a civil engineer for the Federal Highway Administration on the fourth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. He enjoyed activities that allowed him to spend time outdoors with his family, like woodworking, camping, and fishing.

Jill Diane Randolph (2020) by Sydney SchultzOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Jill Diane Randolph

Sydney Schultz honored Jill Diane Randolph, an accountant for the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Jill’s sensitivity, sense of humor, and care for her family and friends were outshined only by her devotion to her faith.

Michelle A. Reeder (2020) by Kaylee NeighborsOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Michelle A. Reeder

Kaylee Neighbors honored Michelle A. Reeder, an administrative assistant at the Federal Highway Administration on the fourth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. She shared a fondness for azaleas with her mother, Ann Kreymborg, who was also killed in the bombing.

Terry Smith Rees (2020) by Annabella AlvarezOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Terry Smith Rees

Annabella Alvarez honored Terry Smith Rees, supervisor of public housing for the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the seventh floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Her sister said that Terry’s greatest love, besides her family & friends, was teddy bears.

Antonio “Tony” C. Reyes (2020) by Maddie FranklinOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Antonio “Tony” C. Reyes

Maddie Franklin honored Antonio “Tony” C. Reyes, an equal opportunity specialist for the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the eighth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Tony was active in local Hispanic communities and organizations.

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