Human Spirit - Fort Collins, Colorado - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This moving piece is dedicated to the citizens of Fort Collins who both perished and survived the flood of 1997. The plaque reads as follows:

"To commemorate the Fort Collins Flood of July 28, 1997, in which five people lost their lives and hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged. This monument honors the victims of this tragedy, the many rescuers who risked their lives, and the community members who selflessly worked side by side to help those in need."

"Human Spirit"
by Jack Kreutzer

College Avenue & Johnson Drive
Completed 1999

This bronze sculpture honors the victims of the devastating flood that struck Fort Collins in 1997. The piece recognizes the many rescuers who risked their lives and the community members who selflessly worked side by side to help those in need.

Artist's Statement
Kreutzer hopes future generations will see the hope and courage of the community reflected in the statue's four bronze figures, which are linking arms - a symbol of the network of support in the community. (from (visit link) )

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Human Spirit Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jack Kreutzer Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1999 Materials used: Bronze and slate Location: Creekside Park

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