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Firefighters Memorial II

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Behind the Firefighter's Memorial Fountain,
in a circular plaza stands this statue. Around the edge (you can see one or two in the photo) are granite pillars. In the top of each pillar is engraved 4 or 5 names of firefighters who perished in the line of duty.

This particular statue is seldom mentioned and the Memorial Fountain hides it from view of the street. I really don't have any history of it. I know it is part of the memorial, that's obvious.

As I moved around the statue shooting it from various angles, I could almost feel his sense of pain, and loss. If you ever get a chance to come to Kansas City, I suggest you visit him, the detail is exquisite, I only hope I've done it some justice here.

It seems to me, that it is a lone Fire Captain, helmet in hand, looking down in memory and respect of his fallen comrades. It seems he is wondering, why must good men die... over this?
The history of the fountain lies in the death of 6 firefighters who were killed in an arson blaze. All over a labor dispute between a local Labor Union, and a construction company.
Image size
3985x6000px 15.46 MB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D90
Shutter Speed
10/1250 second
Aperture
F/11.0
Focal Length
35 mm
ISO Speed
320
Date Taken
Apr 1, 2010, 1:02:27 PM
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morningstarskid's avatar
NICE...GREAT WORK...