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Generation Why: True Crime
The book was referenced by Terrance Yeakey, who used it to recount his harrowing rescue of Randy Ledger during the Oklahoma City bombing and the injuries he sustained. He described the grim details of the debris removal and the moment the ground gave way beneath him, illustrating the intense challenges faced by rescue workers.
Episode: Terrance Yeakey - 582
Terrance Yeakey, a rescue worker at the Oklahoma City bombing, described in this book his experience rescuing Randy Ledger from under the rubble, detailing the horrific injuries Ledger sustained and the challenges faced during the rescue operation.
all we could see was part of his face. He was completely buried. We couldn't tell where his arms or legs were. We began lifting blocks of concrete off of Randy. He would tell us it hurt as we lifted the chunks one by one. I lifted a board off of his face and part of his face peeled back. Finally, we freed Randy and started to carry him out. Suddenly, the ground I was walking on gave way and I fell in a hole.
Episode: Terrance Yeakey - 582
Terrance Yeakey, a rescue worker at the Oklahoma City bombing, recounted his experience of rescuing Randy Ledger, who was trapped under debris, in this book. He described the harrowing details of the rescue and his own injuries sustained during the process.
all we could see was part of his face. He was completely buried. We couldn't tell where his arms or legs were. We began lifting blocks of concrete off of Randy. He would tell us it hurt as we lifted the chunks one by one. I lifted a board off of his face and part of his face peeled back. Finally, we freed Randy and started to carry him out. Suddenly, the ground I was walking on gave way and I fell in a hole.