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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1996
Page
2
Dave Barry writes from a hotel room near Centennial Park hours after the bomb blast. He recalls the bustling street festival around Olympic venues, the shock and fear, and hopes the Games continue despite the tragedy. The piece weighs on the loss of the open festival spirit and the resilience of athletes and spectators.
The city recounts a fragile self image as the Games face a deadly blast at Centennial Olympic Park. Amid fears and awe, residents and visitors reflect on the derailed jubilation and resolve to endure. A Stratford of reactions captures Atlanta’s fragile optimism in the wake of the attack.
The Atlanta Olympic security tightened after a 1.25 a.m. Saturday bombing near Olympic Park. A 44-year-old Alice S. Hawthorne died, her 14-year-old daughter Fallon injured, and Melih Usunyol, a Turkish cameraman, died of a heart attack. About 111 were injured, mostly minor wounds or shock. Athletes stayed safe, but fear and security delays disrupted attendees and routines.
Alice Hawthorne a 44 year old Albany resident died in a park concert bombing at the Atlanta Games. Her 14 year old daughter Fallon survived with injuries. Turkish cameraman Mehh Uzunyol died of a heart attack while rushing to film.
GBI agent Tom Davis stopped a potential attack at Centennial Olympic Park during a Jive concert when a green knapsack under a bench proved to be a bomb threat. He alerted a bomb squad and helped evacuate revelers as the device exploded moments later, injuring several people and turning a festive scene chaotic.
Officer Tom Davis states he did his job and was not a hero after a bombing attempt. Steve Blackwell, injured, describes the blast and shrapnel as officers tried to move the crowd. Davis, 37, was protected by his Olympic credential. others suffered injuries but he saved himself with it.
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