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. Our Lady Queen of Peace
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| Charles Parks working on the statue, Our Lady Queen of Peace. |
The statue was made in sections and was put together at Bruce Industrial Park. | Charles Parks, sculptor, & Matt Large, his assistant |
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| Moving the statue from Parks' studio to Bruce Industrial Park where pieces were put together. | Clara, Tighe, Madeline, Sam & Ryan Watson of St. Ann's School viewing the statue. | |
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| Bruce employees worked diligently to make sure that the statue is secure before moving it. | ||
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| Children at St. Ann's School waited to see the statue en route to Bruce Industrial Park | Clara, Madeline, Ryan & Sam are fascinated with the size of the hand. | Sam Watson comparing hands. |
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| John Watson, Chairman, Our Lady's Statue Committee, in front of two sections of the statue after they were put together. | Although the statue is made of stainless steel, the folds in the veil have the appearance of soft folds found in draped fabric. | |
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| Two City of Wilmington police officers escorted the statue to Bruce Industrial Park. | Site committee at Holy Spirit Church grounds where the statue will be placed. Note the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the background. | Two sections of the statue on their way to Bruce Industrial Park. |
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| Bishop Michael Salterelli at ground breaking ceremony at Holy Spirit Church | Bishop Michael Salterelli | John L. Watson, Chairman, Our Lady's Statue Committee, at ground breaking ceremony at Holy Spirit Church |
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| (L to R) Charles Parks, sculptor, Inge Parks, Colette & John Watson | Knights of Columbus at ground breaking ceremony | Michele Lennon (left), Co-chairman, Our Lady's Statue Committee at ground breaking ceremony |