Police Memorial - St. Louis, MO
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N 38° 37.661 W 090° 11.875
15S E 743925 N 4279186
Facing the lowered platform of names, this officer statue has head bowed in respect
Waymark Code: WMMY3M
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2014
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County of statue: St. Louis Independent City
Location of statue: Civil Courts Plaza, 12th St. and Market St., St. Louis
Artist: Rudolph Torrini, 1923-2018, sculptor
Founder:
Modern Art Foundry
Monument text:
(front base): In Memory of the Saint Louis Police Officers who have given their lives in the performance of their duty.
(Rear Base): Let the well-being of the people be the supreme law
Proper Description: Standing figure of police officer with head down and eyes lowered. Figure is dressed in police uniform and holds hat in proper left hand. Proper left knee slightly bent. Sculpture rests on granite pedestal, with pedestal on flat granite base." ~ Smithsonian American Art Museum
Remarks: "Sculpture commissioned by St. Louis Police Commission and Department, with funds raised from private sources. Sculpture donated to the City of St. Louis by the Police Commission.
." ~ Smithsonian American Art Museum
For a complete list of fallen officers of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.