Memorial Construction

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Council 12720 has created a very ambitious and inspired prayer garden and memorial to the unborn. You'll find a design and some early construction photos. It is symbolic of the unborn and of this project that it existed once a plan was created and construction was begun. Though its dedication took many months, it was real at the start. Get a map to find the memorial!

The Plan

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Work commenced 4 February 2005



The grotto will be near the Shrine Chapel	A place of peace and reconciliation will spring from this digging.	Progress on 11 February

Deputy Grand Knight Al Pearson, Grand Knight Dwight Scott and parishioner Dr. Charles Potestio observe work.	Pouring the concrete	Creating the design in the concrete

23 February 2005	26 February	Bricks and Mortar

Toiling - March 2nd	Brick by Brick	Bricks done 4 March

Preparing for the statue 5 March	Landscaping preparation	Knights pour the base for the statue

Grand Knight, Pastor and Brother Knights on March 9th	Benches, lights and a covered memorial stone	Landscaping installed on 1 April 2005

Knights put on final touches	Shrubs and plants	Cloth installed, prior to covering with rocks

Mary Ann Ursick, contributor of the memorial stone.	2 April 2005: Complete!	I also began with a design and simple construction. I am alive and wish to be dedicated to the Lord. Allow me to live my span of years and be part of God's mysterious plan.