The Associated Press
Thousands of people gathered Thursday to honor those who died in last week’s plant explosion in West.
Relatives of the 10 first responders and two honorary first responders spoke about their loved ones in front of their flag-draped caskets during the service.
Here’s some photos from the service.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attended the memorial for firefighters killed at the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, Thursday, April 25. AP Photo/Charles Dharapak
West EMT Terase Alexander leans on the casket of West firefighter Cyrus Reed following the memorial service. AP Photo/Eric Gay
Caskets sit in front of the stage of the memorial for firefighters who were killed in the fertilizer plant explosion prior to President Barack Obama’s arrival at Baylor University. AP Photo/Charles Dharapak
West EMT Bryce Reed, center, attended the memorial service for his brother, Cyrus Reed, and other victims. AP Photo/Eric Gay
A Firefighter Honor Guard salutes a dozen caskets during the service. AP Photo/Eric Gay
Honor guards stand in front of caskets prior to the memorial service for the first responders who died. AP Photo/Eric Gay