Dedications

Michigan Firemen’s Memorial & Arizona Fire Station Dedication
In Honor of 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

Courage and Faith Sculpture during Roscommon Firemen's Memorial Service 2011

The Firemen’s Memorial in Roscommon, Michigan along with The Rural/Metro Fire Station in Carefree, Arizona,  are recipients of Courage and Faith, our bronze sculpture commemorating the ten year anniversary of the tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001.

Artist Ron Head with the Courage and Faith Sculpture and Carefree Arizona Fire Chief John Kraetz Fire Chief

The statue, depicting a fire fighter carrying an angel, was created and donated by artist Ron Head who was so moved while watching events unfold on his television that day, he immediately began creating the piece and finished it within three days after seeing the Twin Towers fall. It was first sculpted in clay, and then cast in bronze, to  honor all of those lost and saved on September 11th, 2001. It recognizes all Firefighters and the courage it takes to go into harms way.

John & Joel at the Milwaukee Firefighters Union Hall, receiving their awards.

Milwaukee Firemen’s Dedication

Our sculpture, Courage and Faith, was given to  honor the heroic efforts of Milwaukee Firefighters, Joel and John Rechlitz, at an event on November 7th, 2009. On July 19th both of the off duty firefighters displayed a noble act by rescuing a four-year old boy as he was trapped in a burning vehicle.

The statue created by artist Ron Head is an impressive piece of artwork that honors the noble profession of firefighters who are often in harms way and risk their lives for others.

With contributions from Local 215 Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association, and the community, a magnificent piece of art was installed as a lasting tribute for the brothers John and Joel Rechlitz’ bravery and the true spirit of a firefighter on or off duty.  Each year a new name of honor may be added to the plaque displayed with the  statue.

The idea to have the sculpture permanently installed, as an ongoing tribute at the Firefighter’s Union Hall, came to be through the diligence of retired Milwaukee Firefighter King Monaghan a member of the Courage and Faith project team. Please contact King  to find out how you could establish a similar award and display at your fire department, union hall or other location.