Topic: Memorial

Jeff Davis broadcasts from the Mount Carmel facility in Waco, Texas, on April 19, 2010. The location serves as the site for the 17th-year memorial of the Waco massacre. The broadcast highlights the chapel built between 1999 and 2000 and the surrounding facilities maintained by the surviving community.

The rebuilt church stands as a memorial for surviving Branch Davidians and those killed during the 1993 siege. Architect and engineer George Pulliam, who designed the new structures, is honored following his death from cancer in February 2005. Volunteers assisted Pulliam's widow with home repairs following his passing.

Clive Doyle shares details for an upcoming memorial gathering on April 19th to commemorate the anniversary of the siege's end. The event is tentatively planned for the Country Inn and Suites on Interstate 35, involving a service followed by visits to the cemetery and the Mount Carmel site. Jeff Davis and Mike Hanson confirm their intentions to attend the gathering.

Clive Doyle reflects on the aging population of Waco survivors and the importance of maintaining the memory of the 1993 events. He mentions the passing of Katherine Madison in the previous year and expresses hope that future generations will continue to share the story of what happened at Mount Carmel as the original witnesses pass away.

The Jeff Davis Show is sponsoring a bus charter titled "The Journey to Waco" for the fourth annual memorial service at Mount Carmel on April 19. The service will feature speeches from surviving Davidians and a memorial for all who died during the 1993 siege, including BATF agents. The bus is scheduled to depart Austin at 6:30 AM to arrive for the service, which runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as part of an effort to ensure the events of Waco are not forgotten.

The speakers argue that the Bible prioritizes the day of death over the day of birth, citing Ecclesiastes 7:1. They note that Jesus Christ never commanded a celebration of his birth but specifically authorized the memorial of his death through the breaking of bread and the cup of the new covenant. This segment also briefly dismisses modern Easter celebrations as "phony" due to the inclusion of pagan elements like Easter eggs.

The 19th annual memorial service marks the 20th year since the 1993 fire at Mount Carmel. Catherine Lessinger, a professor from Loyola University, is introduced to discuss her research into the history of the survivors. She has interviewed several key figures, including Catherine Madison and Sheila Martin, and is preparing a book for publication.

The memorial service transitions to a formal reading of the names of those who died during the initial ATF raid on February 28, 1993. Victims include Winston Blake, Peter Gent, Peter Hipsman, Harry Jones, and Michael Schroeder. The speaker also acknowledges the four ATF agents who lost their lives during the shootout: Conway LeBleu, Todd McKeon, Stephen Willis, and Robert Williams.

Connie Gilbert-Brett shares a scripture from Psalm 84 and performs a song titled "The Well," which focuses on transforming grief into a living testament of hope. The lyrics contrast a lifeless monument with a "well" that provides healing for those who follow. The performance is intended to encourage the community to continue their spiritual journey despite the pain of the past.

A debate arises regarding the location of future memorials, with the current caretaker of Mount Carmel advocating for all services to be held on the original property. While some survivors and supporters from Austin prefer the compound site, others are hesitant due to past threats or personal preferences. The caretaker emphasizes that the church owns the property and has recently improved the site with a kitchen and water access.

Dallas County Deputy James Westbrook arrested sport biker Chris Moore on Stemmons Freeway during Memorial Day weekend. While Moore was riding in a large pack, Westbrook initiated a stop specifically to confiscate Moore's helmet camera as evidence. After Moore refused to surrender his personal property, he was arrested on a charge of having an obstructed license plate and spent eight hours in jail.

Sheriff Greg Hamilton and other officials announce the Jaime Padron Golf Tournament scheduled for September 23rd at Terra Vista in Round Rock. The Travis County Sheriff's Office is also partnering with the Johnston High School Alumni Association to raise $15,000 for a memorial honoring 39 alumni lost since the Vietnam War. This second tournament is set for October 29th at Shadow Glen in Manor, Texas.

The segment concludes with a look back at the history of the "Freedom Report" and "Freedom Forum" programs produced by the hosts. Volunteers, including Steve Lane, left their handprints and names in the wet cement of the new church foundation as a permanent record of their participation. The broadcast ended with a celebratory tone as the final dirt was moved and the "You burn it, we rebuild it" slogan was displayed.

A 20th-anniversary memorial service for the Waco siege is scheduled for Friday, April 19, at the Helen Marie Taylor Museum in Waco, Texas. Organized by survivors Clive Doyle and Sheila Martin, the event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, Baylor University's Truett Seminary will host a symposium titled "Reflecting on An American Tragedy: The Branch Davidians 20 Years Later" on Thursday, April 18.

Construction begins at the site of the 1993 shootout as students of the Waco standoff and survivors reflect on the tragedy. A memorial grove features trees planted for each person who died, while some survivors maintain a vigil for the return of David Koresh. Workers describe the site as a potential "Alamo" for the Branch Davidians, emphasizing the emotional weight of the location.

The memorial program includes guest speakers, a reading of the names of the deceased at noon, and a presentation of a commemorative collage for the Branch Davidian exhibit. Survivor Sheila Martin will provide lunch for attendees. The afternoon session features a screening of "Waco: The New Revelation," the second part of filmmaker Mike McNulty’s documentary trilogy regarding the events of 1993.

The memorial service at 701 Jefferson Avenue is free to the public, with no admission charge for the program or the meal. While Clive Doyle does not maintain a personal website, he directs listeners to various supporter-run sites for updates. The location is situated one block from Waco Drive, also known as Highway 84, in downtown Waco.

The discussion turns to the aftermath of the Waco siege, specifically the efforts to rebuild the Davidian church and help veteran Joe Campana. Hanson mentions his plan to donate photos and records of the rebuilding process to a new Waco museum located in a remodeled school.

In the final segments, observers mock a suspected federal agent's "Swat team boots" and challenge him to a discussion. Plans are announced to return to the Mount Carmel complex in Bellmead the following day to continue rebuilding the church as a memorial. The speaker notes that while some groups are barred by the DPS, "good folks" of every race are welcome to assist in the reconstruction.

Mike Hanson announces the 24th anniversary of the April 19, 1993, attack on the Branch Davidian complex in Waco, Texas. A memorial service is scheduled at the rebuilt church, which was reconstructed by Christian volunteers in 1999 and dedicated in 2000. The event commemorates the 82 men, women, and children who died, as well as four ATF agents killed during the initial raid.