Don put him down, but he didn t leave. He listened.
The Vietnam Veteran asked the Navy Seabee about his service. Seabees were the guys who build military bases in the field during WWII.
“Seabee guys, Joe, in particular, could make anything, said Cardenas. Really nice handcrafted furniture to the detail, fix up hot rods, get em out of the scrapyard, the reason is Joe’s character was can do. That’s the motto of the Navy Seabees.
Don kept listening, and Joe ended up helping him.
“I saw some things I can’t forget right now, said Cardenas. Joe helped me get through that, and I’ll never forget him for that.
New statue of Two Star General Maurice Rose to be placed in front of Colorado State Capitol
Rose fought in WWI and also in WWII
Cameron Duckworth
and last updated 2021-07-21 19:45:34-04
LOVELAND, Colo. A walk through George Lundeenâs studio in Loveland is like a trip down memory lane. A lot of really neat people, said George Lundeen.
From models of historic figures to capturing powerful moments in time, Lundeen has been bringing clay and bronze to life for decades. Sculptors and people have been doing this for 5,000 years and it hasn t changed much, said Lundeen.
His latest project revolves around a two star general raised in Denver who had a big impact but who carries little notoriety today.
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Colorado planning monument honoring WWII Major General Maurice Rose
Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose grew up in Denver and became the most decorated battle tank commander in U.S. history. Author: Noel Brennan Updated: 5:45 PM MDT July 20, 2021
DENVER In a place where monuments tower or have been toppled, Colorado wants to build another to honor a soldier whose name and story many have yet to learn.
“I just can’t imagine anybody not wanting to see a monument to a fellow like this, said George Lundeen.
Lundeen, an artist from Loveland, sat on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol Tuesday beside a small clay model he created of Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose.
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