Columbia Memorial Sculpture

A project in Gainesville, FL by Robert Harker
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Dedicate poetry in sculpture to be put in a place of honor to memorialize the great heroes of STS107 who gave their lives for America.
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Backers: 8
Average Pledge Per Backer: $96

Funded: $765 of $500
Dates: Jan 11th -> Feb 1st (21 days)
Project By: Robert Harker
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Latest News

Completed Plaque

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Made out of anodized aluminum.  (Read More)

Working my way through the maze of permissions @ UF

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In order to get permission to continue this project on the UF campus I must receive permission from my chairman and college dean OR appropriate arts committee.  In the meantime I've been working on my 3D Model of the sculpture which has been... (Read More)

Rough Render of the design

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I haven't spent enough time with the files but I have a digital prototype now.  The first wave of money will likely go into the plaque, then the framework and then the stonework.  Another engineer who does the engraving convinced me of using 6061... (Read More)

Thanks to Dr. David Powell

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
For his generous donation;)  (Read More)

mission pins

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Three different types available.  All are nice.  (Read More)

Decided to Give Funds to the University of Florida

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I will use their shops and special spaces to accomplish this memorial. Should get plenty of help. See: http://youtu.be/Qym6pDISRTs (Read More)

They actual debris field --- heartbreaking!

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Thank You Harold, Sud, Sud's Girlfriend, friend and of course Connor

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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Should I donate the proceeds to UF and ask for Help?

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
 It would allow me to use machine shops and order materials.  Hmmm  (Read More)

My Son Connor Harker -- Gold Level Backer

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Successful funding! Now let's get this ball really rolling and do this project well!  (Read More)

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