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Oklahoma native Reba McEntire honored the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing on the 30th anniversary of the tragedy. The country music star posted a photo on social media featuring herself and partner Rex Linn smiling alongside a newly planted sapling.
“30 years ago today, a horrific act of terrorism occurred in Oklahoma City in our great home state of Oklahoma,” McEntire’s caption began. “Today, we planted a seedling from The Survivor Tree, the only tree that survived the tragedy. We planted this tree in honor of those 168 precious lives lost that day, and as a symbol of hope for the future.”
Fans responded warmly to McEntire’s tribute, expressing pride in the singer’s actions. Many commented on her thoughtfulness and the moving gesture of planting a seedling from the Survivor Tree. Several Oklahomans shared their own feelings of state pride in response to the post.