Davidians open new church, on anniversary of tragedy

(Waco, Texas-AP) -- They've come from hundreds of miles today for the dedication of a church near the site of the Branch Davidian siege. <br><br>Many came with lawn chairs. Some came with video cameras

Wednesday, April 19th 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Waco, Texas-AP) -- They've come from hundreds of miles today for the dedication of a church near the site of the Branch Davidian siege.

Many came with lawn chairs. Some came with video cameras to record the ceremony -- marking the seventh anniversary of the fiery end to the Waco siege.

Alex Jones helped organize the $92,000 construction effort outside Waco, Texas. The radio talk-show host says the new church will serve as a reminder of what he says was an abuse of government power.

More than 80 Davidians died as a fire swept through their flimsy compound, ending a 51-day government standoff.

A judge will determine which side is right, in a wrongful-death suit scheduled to go to trial in June.