Article: Cowboys Get to Meet Oklahoma City Heroes

The Dallas Cowboys came to Oklahoma City to sign autographs and shake hands and wish people well. But yesterday's appearance was different from most. The handshakes were heartfelt. The players signed their autographs, then took a minute to chat. And they were the ones who walked away impressed.

"We're the fans today," running back Emmitt Smith said. "These guys are the heroes, the ultimate role models."

The Cowboys -- three dozen players, Coach Barry Switzer and owner Jerry Jones -- spent about three hours in Oklahoma City to visit with rescue workers, law enforcement officers and volunteers who have been part of the recovery from last week's bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

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