New York, April 26 – On Thursday, President Obama met the families and survivors of deadly Texas plant explosion. He consoled them and told them that they are not alone in their grief. They have the support of the the entire nation which will help them rebuild from the devastation.
During memorial service at Baylor University for victims of last week’s explosion in nearby West, Texas, Obama said that this small town is a bigger family now. Around 14 people were killed and around 200 more got injured in the incident which took place at Texas. The memorial service was attended by nearly 10,000 people to remember the first responders killed in the blast.
The April 17 explosion left a crater more than 90 feet wide and damaged dozens of buildings, displacing many residents from their homes. It has been estimated by the Insurance Council of Texas that it caused more than $100 million in damage, and crews were sifting the rubble to search for clues to what caused the explosion or whether foul play was involved.
The blast came about 20 minutes after a fire was reported at West Fertilizer. Ten of those killed were first responders who sped out to the nighttime blaze.
The president spoke for 16 minutes, quoting scripture and lauding the men whose flag-draped coffins laid before him.