Phoenix Project Rebuilds Branch Davidian Church in Waco
The Phoenix Project began reconstruction of a church at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, following the destruction of the original site. Volunteers and contractors like Mike Hanson provided donated materials and labor to rebuild the place of worship. Supporters expressed a desire to show sympathy for the community and criticized the federal government's actions during the 1993 siege.
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00:06 I've known the Branch Davidians a long time and i think they're good God-fearing people. I think they were demonized. Moose are galvanized by the thought that federal government murdered The Davidians, videotaped deputies who come to hurry them along They don't trust law enforcement anymore or the media with donated materials and labor Take exit number three nine They receive directions head to ground zero We're gonna rebuild it! Waco. At the Davidian compound, the work begins even as the convoy pulls in. We're just thankful to God that there are certain people in this country who still got a spirit of assistance and wanting to do something to show their sympathy and concern for what happened here and we appreciate it
01:02 It's called the Phoenix Project, a church that will rise from the ashes of the Branch Davidian compound. I think it is important that we have a place to worship again after our church was destroyed. Volunteers are doing all the work. Volunteer such as Austin contractor Mike Hanson We just think its the right thing to do When I looked and saw people and how they're helping...I didn't think anybody had the guts to do it But I'm finding out, and I know there are people outside that agree with us. They're just afraid to speak up Just in case you don't remember Let me jog your memory In a church they called the Waco compound Back in April 93 17 little children All so helpless and so small
