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Local sculptor donates extraordinary statue to Thornton Veterans Memorial

 "Grace" will become a prominent feature of the Thornton Veterans Memorial.We here at ThorntonWeather.com are tremendous supporters of our nation’s veterans and have contributed our time and our financial resources to various veteran-related causes. 

As President Abraham Lincoln said, “Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”  To that end we are strong supporters of the Thornton Veterans Memorial and we were very pleased to hear about a contribution to the project made by a local sculptor, Christopher Romero

What follows is the press release announcing the donation.  Mr. Romero should be commended for honoring our nation’s veterans in such a truly extraordinary fashion. 

Local Artisan Contributes Statue Dedicated to Veterans
“Grace” to Become Prominent Feature at Thornton Veterans Memorial

THORNTON, Colorado – Sculptor Christopher Romero, well known for his works seen across the Denver metro area, announced he will donate his latest work as a contribution to the Thornton Veterans Memorial project.   

Titled “Grace”, the nearly four-foot tall statue of a winged angel releasing a dove with dog tags is an extraordinarily moving piece of artwork.  Grace’s outstretched arms symbolize the release of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this nation.  The dog tags carried aloft by a dove provide a visual and emotional representation of those brave men and women.

In announcing the contribution Mr. Romero said, “This is simply about doing what is right to honor our nation’s veterans.  Grace belongs at this memorial and I am pleased that she will have a home honoring heroes.” 

Romero’s contribution of the sculpture is valued at $12,000 and the Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation will be funding the casting and molding estimated at $4,500. 

The initial stages of work on “Grace” have been completed and the sculpture is now at the foundry where it will be rendered in bronze, a process estimated to take 90 days.  Once complete the statue will be placed with the other features of the Thornton Veterans Memorial located near 136th Avenue and Holly Street. 

“Grace will be a central feature of the Thornton Veterans Memorial and adds a human element that quite literally brings tears to your eyes,” Tony Hake, chairman of the foundation said.  “On behalf of all veterans we thank Mr. Romero for the generosity he has shown in sharing Grace with the community.”

To learn more about the Foundation and the memorial project and how you can help to honor our nation’s veterans, please visit the Thornton VeteransMemorial website at http://www.thorntonveteransmemorial.org.

More information about Mr. Romero can be found on his website at: http://www.clrmetalart.com/.

Thornton Veterans Memorial ready to start construction on first phase

The Thornton Veterans Memorial is ready to start construction on the first phase! Be sure to contribute to the effort!
The Thornton Veterans Memorial is ready to start construction on the first phase! Be sure to contribute to the effort!

A dedicated group of volunteers at the Thornton Veterans memorial Foundation announced that they will be starting construction on the first phase of the city’s veterans memorial.  This is an exciting milestone for all veterans – past, present and future – who deserve a memorial in their honor.

The first phase of construction will include the center pentagon, educational signage and flag poles.  Further, all paver bricks that have been purchased will be engraved and laid in the memorial and its walkways at this time. 

If you haven’t placed your order for a paver brick engraved with the name of a veteran you wish to honor or some other appropriate message, NOW IS THE TIME.  Orders for engraved paver bricks to be included in this initial phase of construction MUST be received by the Thornton Veterans Memorial by no later than Tuesday, June 29th. 

Please visit the foundation’s online store TODAY and place your order!  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor our nation’s veterans!

Tony Hake, owner and operator of ThorntonWeather.com, has personally donated over $2,000 to the memorial and encourages all area residents, civic organizations and businesses to contribute.  ThorntonWeather.com is entirely free for everyone and Hake has asked that donations to the veterans memorial be made instead of paying for the information on this site. 

Please consider making a tax deductible contribution to the memorial to help us ensure the men and women who have sacrificed for us have a place of honor.  Visit the Thornton Veterans Memorial website’s main page and click on the Uncle Sam image to give to the memorial today!