[meteorite-list] In memory of Jim Kriegh - Maria's Idea

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Maria Haas wrote:

> What do you think about getting together to erect a monument in Jim's 
> park?


Dear Maria:

Firstly, very sorry to hear you have experienced your own loss. My 
condolences to you and your family.

Secondly, the new IMCA Treasurer comes up with another brilliant idea. 
Jim was greatly respected in Oro Valley (in addition to his meteorite 
community friends, I mean) and there may be some official support 
available for a project like this. Tucson/Oro Valley has a thriving 
independent arts scene, and I am certain that a suitable artist, 
sculptor, or metal worker could be found to create something unique and 
affordable. In fact, I may know just the person. Also, the Tucson Pima 
Arts Council sends out regular newsletters to their rather enthusiastic 
members' list and a "Call to Artists" announcement is a regular 
feature. I know the Director of TPAC, so it would very likely be an 
easy thing to get artists to submit proposals to you, or whoever might 
direct this project. You know those artists, always hungry for work  : 
)

Further, I am quite sure that a number of us would join together to 
donate some type of iron meteorite which could be incorporated into a 
sculpture, or similar, if that's the route you decide to take.

Outside the Flandrau Planetarium here in Tucson, there is a very fine 
Canyon Diablo welded to a steel sculpture. It's most impressive. If 
there is support in the community for this, I think it is do-able. Of 
course, it would have to be cleared with the city of Oro Valley first, 
but I vote we pursue the idea.


With best wishes,

Geoff N.