National
World War Two MemorialNational
World War Two Memorial
Each Eagle, with wings and stainless steel support, weighs about 2600 pounds.
Each Eagle has about a 10 foot wing span.
Inside of each Eagle there is a support armature. Each armature is made from approximately 38 separate pieces of stainless steel.
The bronze Wreath, with bronze and stainless steel ribbons, weighs about 3500 pounds.
Each bronze and stainless steel column weighs about 5500 pounds.
Each statue when completely assembled will weigh about 18 Tons!
That is just about what 10 luxury cars weigh.
Of course there are two statues, one each, inside the Atlantic and Pacific Pavilions, bringing the total weight close to 36 tons.
May 29th - Dedication Day
Several of our employees are attending the dedication. We hope to have photos when they return.
May 21st, 2004
Senator Carper visited APEX meeting employees involved with building WWII Memorial
October 10th, 2003
- At Newport -
All finished!
All of our people returned from Washington D.C. Wednesday.
The team put in a lot of hours, including one day I'm told that lasted from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.
They came home tired but satisfied at both a job well done and the honor of working on this project.
We were told that our people at one point, had around 50 or so photographers snapping photos.
The photographers were so plentiful that they occasionally had to stop to let them all take their pictures.
Still waiting for the photos so please be patient. I will post a note here when the new photos are posted in the pictures area.
October 6th, 2003
- On the Mall, Washington D.C. -
The X-Rays turned out fine on the first group of ribbons.
Our guys got the other 4 columns, with Eagles set up over the weekend.
The wreath is being fit up to the Eagles today.
Welding should take place late today and tomorrow.
For those of us not able to be in D.C., we are being told the Eagles look really great with the Washington Monument in the background!
October 3rd, 2003
- On the Mall, Washington D.C. -
The first set of columns, eagles and wreath are in place.
We plan on x-raying the ribbon welds tonight.
We should start erecting the second statue tomorrow.
"Hope to have photos soon!"
September 5th, 2003
- At Laran Bronze-
The first statue has been disassembled and the second statue has been successfully test fit!
APEX is currently planning to erect the statues on the Mall hopefully around the 29th of this month.
We plan on spending six days setting the statues in place.
July 17th, 2003 - Kaskey Studios - Laran Bronze - APEX Piping Systems.
- At Laran Bronze -
A successful test fit of the first statue has been completed! The successful test means this statue, aside from some exterior finish work, is now ready for placement at the monument site in September.
3-17-03 - APEX is hosting a get together for Vets and others interested in seeing our part of the memorial
Some of those attending will be:
*
Delaware
Governor Ruth Ann Minner and her staff including State Police security.
* Representatives from the Lieutenant Governors office
* Representatives from Senator Carpers Office
* Mayor Mulrine of Newport & Chief of Police Newport
* Major General Francis Vavala Delaware National Guard & his Staff
* D.N.G. Officers and various military personnel
* 453 Honor Guard including trumpet player and 21 gun salute
* Ray Kaskey the Sculptor and principal a Artist for the memorial
* Larry Welker of Laran Bronze (Our Customer)
* WW II vets & members of their families including Forrest Guth of the 101 Air
Borne (HBO Band of Brothers) & Angelo Capri 101
Air Borne
1-31-03 - The new Eagles and Wreath are in place on the construction jig.
1-29-03 - First four Eagles and Wreath are being disassembled for shipment to Laran Bronze for finishing.
1-29-03 - Second four Eagles and Wreath have arrived. Preparations are being made to set them in the construction jig.
1-9-03 - Delaware Chapter of the ASME visits for a tour and to view the Monument.
1-3-03 - APEX Piping welcomed Major General Francis D. Vavala and Major Graterri of the Delaware National Guard. Major General Vavala recorded his monthly message to his troops in front of the Monument.
We would like to thank Major General Vavala for his visit.