Iwo Jima Sculpture Delivery and Installation:

“On Friday, November 19, 2021- Valley Garden Club of Bay County took possession & delivered to the Veterans Park Bay City Michigan, a life-size, metal rendering of the Iwo Jima sculpture. This unique metal sculpture was escorted to the Park by the Proud Veterans Motorcycle Club. Serenus Johnson Construction placed the impressive sculpture on it’s permanent home once it was delivered. This work of art was created in MICHIGAN by Matt McPherson of My Metal Medium located in Mesick.

Valley Garden Club of Bay County is a small garden club that has worked tirelessly for three years raising money to fund such a project of this magnitude. The club welcomed spectators and live coverage of the procession and placement to raise awareness of this beautiful tribute to our Military Veterans. “

                                                                             -Adapted from the VGC of BC Press Release 11/15/2021

_MG_0363_MG_0375_MG_0377 _MG_0398 _MG_0406 _MG_0432 257907176_321160676143511_2879864988783817242_n Proud Veterans Motorcycle Club with Iwo Jima Sculpture Serenus Johnson carpenters and laborers install Iwo Jima sculpture Vets Park in Bay City

If you attended this exciting event, please feel free to share photos in the comments below!

 
The installation of the monument which honors those who have given their lives in service of our country is almost complete. The next phases of this project involve installing a plaza around this beautiful monument, connecting to the arboretum and completing with landscaping, lighting, seating and educational signage about this pivotable battle of World War II. More information is available on the Valley Garden Club of Bay County’s website.

The club welcomes spectators and Military personnel to visit this Iwo Jima metal structure to raise awareness of this beautiful tribute to our Military Veterans. Share your experiences below!

Also, special thanks to Bay County Sheriff and Bay City Sheriff for the Police escort and presence at this event, and for all you do for our beautiful community!

Installation Team: Dave Rochow, Mark Haynak , Randy Short, General Superintendent, Billy Woolwine and Project Manager Dave Arnold
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