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

From: Notkin <geoking_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:35:24 -0700
Message-ID: <7b4de358e47b0462c6f84565f4d91f66_at_notkin.net>

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.
Received on Fri 12 Oct 2007 03:35:24 PM PDT