Statue
At Raider Hall
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"THE PATROL" |
Statue
At Raider Hall
(Fund Raiser)
click here to view video of "The Patrol" artist Laurie Barton
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“The
Patrol” statue, will be created by Laurie Barton, of Barton Studios in Stafford,
Virginia. She is renowned for her work in bronze. The picture that appears in
this article is representative of the speech made by Charles Meacham, President
of The Marine Raiders Association, made at the dedication of “Raider Hall,” the
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program’s Center of Excellence, on August 2, 2004. He
stated that there was a natural evolution and continuity from the tough men of
the Raider Battalions to the present students who are graduated from this
extremely challenging course. The original first two Battalions of these highly
trained American Commandoes were Commanded by two famous leaders of Marines,
Lieutenant Colonel Merritt “Red Mike” Edson, who had become famous fighting in
the jungles of Haiti and Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson, who studied guerilla
warfare from Mao-Tse-Tung in China. These two Battalions became “the best of the
best,” leading to the development of the Third and Fourth Raider Battalions.
The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, itself, contains every element required for Marines to defend themselves in every situation, against multiple assailants. Having witnessed the training, I can tell you that the young Marines of this era are every bit as tough as any Marine in our Corps long and glorious history. With that in mind, the statue will represent a Marine Raider in the fatigues they wore at that time, in particular and all World War II Marines, in general, standing guard, weapon at the ready, to protect a young modern day Marine martial artist, crouched in a Defensive-posture, holding a modern version of the bayonet, with a guard wrapping around his right hand. The bayonet is an OKC3S, proudly manufactured by the Ontario Knife Company. The two Marines are spiritually connected over decades, through the Esprit de Corps that Marines hold sacred. Their fellowship is unending and will be emulated in this larger than life, bronze memorial statue, standing on a concrete base faced with granite, which will dominate the entrance area to the Raider Hall.
Of course, a statue of this great
eminence and painstaking, arduous task will require a significant amount of
funds for its completion and placement. That is where we come in, we former
Marines, who in spirit never left their beloved Corps. A fund is presently being
set up to pay for the memorial, since the Corps cannot legally accept funds
directly. It will be known and located as, “The Patrol,” placed in front of
Raider Hall, the home of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP). The
Marine Raiders have also, recently, moved their museum by closing their original
site and placing all of their memorabilia to Raider Hall, in Quantico, Virginia,
near the Basic School.
The address to send your donations is:
Dr. James Johannes, Treasurer
975 University Avenue
Madison, Wis. 53706-1234
The US Marine Raiders Association is a non-profit organization, as well as, having Federal tax deductible donations affirmed, up to 30% of your donation. The checks should be made out to the Association.
Credit Cards will be accepted
I am sure that the Marines, who see this article, will send what they are capable of spending, in order to make this a success. The Patriot statue will usher in a new era of Marine Corps history, bringing the past, present and future together, anticipating the battles of the future, bringing further honor and glory to The Corps and the individual Marine.
Semper Fidelis
Please give as much as you can afford, because the Raiders gave all that they had.
Please scroll down to the page for a depiction of “The Patrol” statue and written material on the statue. Thank You!
Edward F. McGrath
Edward F. McGrath, Ju-Dan
Grand Master, Isshin-ryu
Former 1st Lt., USMC (9/57-10/62)
Proposal for
“THE PATROL”
Via the “Raiders Foundation”
The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program traces its heritage to the hand-to-hand combat training practiced throughout the Corps during World War ll. The Marines of that era were well schooled in fighting and were adept in using their firearms, edged weapons, and hands to kill the enemy. In some units such as the Marine Raider Battalions, close combat training was integrated into regular physical training and into daily life. The World War ll Marine was a true warrior in mind, body and spirit. “The Patrol” signifies the linkage between the modern-day Marine and his Marine ancestors. In “The Patrol”, a modern-day Marine is the point man on a patrol and is poised to silently eliminate the enemy sentry. He is being covered by his World War ll Marine brethren. On the ethereal level, this signifies the spiritual strength and protection that today’s Marines receive from their valiant forbearers from the Corps’ past.
Scope:
The scope of the project shall include a larger then life-size bronze sculpture of a WW11 Marine and a modern day Marine. The WW11 Marine is covering the modern Marine, who is poised with an OKC bayonet and is about to silently eliminate an unseen enemy sentry. The piece represents the Marine Corps heritage the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program draws upon for its spiritual strength. The bronze sculptures are mounted on a concrete base faced with granite.
Materials:
All materials shall be cast bronze.
Installation:
The artist shall be responsible for all planning and coordination the installation of the sculptures associated with this project.
Scheduling and Reviews:
(1st review: 5-6 months)
For the first review, the artist shall provide a clay Marquette of “The Patrol”. At this time, the approval authority shall indicate whether any revisions are required and will approve in writing, the artist’s continued effort for the project’s next stage of development – a larger then life-size clay model.
(2nd review; 9-10 months)
The second review shall consist of a larger than life-size clay model of “The Patrol”. At this time, the approval authority shall indicate whether any revisions are required and will approve in writing, the artist’s continued effort for the project’s next stage of development. Casting in bronze.
(3rd Review; 13-14 months)
The third review shall consist of inspecting the bronze casting and fabrications prior to delivery, assembly, and installation. At this time a patina will be selected for application. The approval authority shall indicate whether any revisions are required and shall approve in writing all or part of this project for the next stage of development – assembly and installation.
(4th Review; 16 months)
The fourth review shall consist of inspecting and accepting the fully assembled and installed larger than life-size bronze sculpture of “The Patrol”.
Cost:
The estimated cost of this project is $242,840.00.
The cost is based upon the usage of bronze metal in each element and on the sculpting, maquettes, drawings, templates, meting, installation, deliveries, casting, fabrication, mold making, wax patterns and patinas.
Payment schedules:
1St payment prior to start of work – $50,000.00.
2nd payment after second review: ¼ total cost of project – $60,710.00
3rd payment after third review: ¼ total cost of project - $60,710.0
4th payment – delivery of all deliverables – balance of project cost – $71,420.00
Deliverable
For this project is defined as a larger than life-size sculpture of “The Patrol”.
Would you like to contribute to the realization of this beautiful statue?
Checks can be made out to:
US Marine Raider Association
And sent to:
Dr. James Johannes, Treasurer
975 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1234
Edward F. McGrath
Edward F. McGrath, Ju-Dan
Grand Master, Isshin-ryu
Former 1st Lt., USMC (9/57-10/62)