Mural of Heroes - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 55.937 W 087° 42.724
16T E 440965 N 4642502
Honors 3 Chicago firemen who died on February 1, 1985 battling a nearby arson blaze.
Waymark Code: WMHQ7A
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2013
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The three who died - Captain Daniel Nockles, Michael Forchione and Michael Talley - of Engine Company 58 are shown with white angel's wings as they battle the fire. The inscription reads: Our modern day heroes still,and always will be, those who are brave enough to risk their life in order that another be saved. The project was directed by Phil Greco of the 14th Police District and painted by Jose Berrios along with his neighborhood art crew Creatin' Blastin' Art.
City: Chicago
Location Name: Firemen's Memorial Park at Diversey & Milwaukee
Artist: Jose Berrios
Date: 1985
Media: paint on plaster wall
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