Near the site of a devastating explosion at a Tennessee plant, the congregants of Maple Valley Baptist Church held a Sunday service to honor the 16 victims and their families.
Several attendees knew someone who worked at the plant, owned by Accurate Energetic Systems, a supplier and researcher of explosives for the military and a major local employer.
The community came together to pray for the families of the deceased victims.
The plant, located in a rural area of Tennessee, was leveled by the explosion, resulting in the loss of 16 lives.
Author's summary: Community honors 16 victims of Tennessee plant blast.