Remembering Through Art: Bowers - Coverdale

Artwork made in memory of those who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, alphabetically from Carol Louise Bowers to Elijah S. Coverdale.

Carol Louise Bowers (2020) by Kimmie Mitchell-NeeleyOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Carol Louise Bowers

Kimmie Mitchell-Neeley honored Carol Louise Bowers, an operations supervisor for the Social Security Administration on the first floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Relatives said Carol Bowers was the kind of person who bubbled and spread joy wherever she went.

Peachlyn Bradley (2020) by Bernice QuintanillaOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Peachlyn Bradley

Bernice Quintanilla honored Peachlyn Bradley, a three-year-old visiting the Social Security Office on the first floor with her mother, grandmother, aunt and brother. Her mother and aunt survived the attack. Peachlyn's great-grandmother described her as the "laugh of everything."

Woodrow Clifford" Woody" Brady (2020) by Jocelyn LealOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Woodrow Clifford "Woody" Brady

Jocelyn Leal honored Woodrow Clifford "Woody" Brady, a customer at the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. His family said golf was his favorite pastime.

Cynthia L. Brown (2020) by Emma SumnerOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Cynthia L. Brown

Emma Sumner honored Cynthia L. Brown, a special agent for the U.S. Secret Service on the ninth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Oklahoma City was Cynthia’s first assignment as an agent, and family described her as the glue that bound their family together.

Paul Gregory Beatty Broxterman (2020) by Mollie MaxsonOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Paul Gregory Beatty Broxterman

Mollie Maxson honored Paul Gregory Beatty Broxterman, an employee of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the fifth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Paul served in the Navy from 1971 to 1977 and was a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe.

Gabreon D. L. Bruce (2020) by Bernice QuintanillaOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Gabreon D.L. Bruce

Bernice Quintanilla honored Gabreon D.L. Bruce, a three-month-old visiting the Social Security Administration on the first floor with his mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. His mother and aunt survived the attack. Gabreon was described by family as having a lot of energy.

Kimberly Ruth Burgess (2020) by Kaitlyn PfarrOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Kimberly Ruth Burgess

Kaitlyn Pfarr honored Kimberly Ruth Burgess, the administrative assistant to the chief executive officer of the Federal Employees Credit Union on the third floor. Kimberly was described by her parents as someone who never stopped making friends.

David Neil Burkett (2020) by Evan SwantOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

David Neil Burkett

Evan Swant honored David Neil Burkett, a financial analyst for community development in the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the eighth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. David was described as someone who loved his job and loved to travel.

Donald Earl Burns Sr. (2020) by Jarrett McGuireOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Donald Earl Burns, Sr.

Jarrett McGuire honored Donald Earl Burns Sr., a construction analyst for the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the eighth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. A former coach, he was someone who affected the lives of all his players in a positive way.

Karen Gist Carr (2020) by Liberty AdamsOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Karen Gist Carr

Liberty Adams honored Karen Gist Carr, an advertising assistant for the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion on the fourth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Karen is described as someone who was a “people” person who embraced life.

Michael Carrillo (2020) by Brandon WiseOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Michael Carillo

Brandon Wise honored Michael Carrillo, an employee of the Federal Highway Administration on the fourth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Michael's family described him as someone who loved The Beatles. Michael served his country in both the Navy and the Army.

Zackary Taylor Chavez, Jose Salano (2020) by Jose SolanoOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Zackary Taylor Chavez

Jose Solano honored Zackary Taylor Chavez, a three-year-old in the America Kids Child Development Center. Family members say Zackary was a curly headed, shy, very lovable, sweet and adorable child who loved quarters.

Robert N. Chipman (2020) by Chante WhitfieldOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Robert N. Chipman

Chante Whitfield honored Robert N. Chipman, a financial analyst for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board who was across the street from the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Robert's family described him as someone who loved God and country.

Kimberly Kay Clark (2020) by Hannah PayneOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Kimberly Kay Clark

Hannah Payne honored Kimberly Kay Clark, a legal assistant for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and a petty officer first class in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Her family described Kimberly as someone who knew no strangers and enjoyed long-distance biking.

Dr. Margaret L. “Peggy” Clark (2020) by Christie TruongOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Dr. Margaret L. “Peggy” Clark

Christie Truong honored Dr. Margaret L. “Peggy” Clark, a veterinary medical officer with the Department of Agriculture on the fifth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Family described Peggy as someone who loved helping others in any way she could.

Anthony Christopher Cooper II (2020) by Jordan TabbererOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Anthony Christopher Cooper II

Jordan Tabberer honored Anthony Christopher Cooper II, a two-year-old in the America's Kids Child Development Center on the second floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. His mother, Dana LeAnne Cooper, was also killed. Christopher’s family described him as a happy child.

Dana LeAnne Cooper (2020) by Jordan TabbererOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Dana LeAnne Cooper

Jordan Tabberer honored Dana LeAnne Cooper, the director of the America’s Kids Child Development Center on the second floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Her son, Anthony Christopher Cooper II, was also killed in the bombing. She is remembered for loving all children.

Anthony Christopher Cooper II, Jordan Tabberer, 2020, From the collection of: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
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Dana LeAnne Cooper, Jordan Tabberer, 2020, From the collection of: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
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Antonio Ansara Cooper Jr. (2020) by Jordan TabbererOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Antonio Ansara Cooper, Jr.

Fabiana Zauzich honored Antonio Ansara Cooper Jr., an attendee of the America’s Kids Child Development Center on the second floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. He liked fruit and vegetables and was learning to say “Da-Da.”

Harley Richard Cottingham (2020) by Christine RuppOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Harley Richard Cottingham

Christine Rupp honored Harley Richard Cottingham, a special agent with the Department of Defense Investigative Service on the third floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Friends and family remember Harley as someone who was always happy and loved golf.

Kim R. Cousins (2020) by Garcia Josue AOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Kim R. Cousins

Garcia Josue A honored Kim R. Cousins, who was in the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the seventh floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Family remembers Kim as someone who was thoughtful and loved God, family, sewing, crafts, chocolate and babies.

Aaron M. Coverdale (2020) by Tye NorthOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Aaron M. Coverdale

Tye North honored Aaron M. Coverdale, an America's Kids Child Development Center attendee on the second floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Aaron's younger brother, Elijah S. Coverdale, was also killed in the bombing. Family said Aaron was a typical older brother.

Elijah S. Coverdale (2020) by Tye NorthOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Elijah S. Coverdale

Tye North honored Elijah S. Coverdale, an America's Kids Child Development Center attendee on the second floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Elijah's older brother, Aaron M. Coverdale, was also killed in the bombing. He would remind his granny to say her prayers.

Aaron M. Coverdale, Tye North, 2020, From the collection of: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
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Elijah S. Coverdale, Tye North, 2020, From the collection of: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
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