NEW YORK (AP) – An Irish sculptor who used Waterford crystal to capture the compelling photo of a New York Fire Department chaplain’s body being carried out of the World Trade Center rubble planned to dedicate it Wednesday at a Manhattan firehouse.

Sean Egan said he hopes others will be inspired by the sculpture of emergency workers holding Father Mychal Judge, who was killed by falling debris when the twin towers collapsed.

“I want people to see the pain on the faces of the firemen and police officers carrying Father Judge out,” Mr. Egan said. “At the same time, I want them to see the peace in Father Judge’s reflection. There is peace among death and destruction. Father Judge is giving us a message.”

The 20 pound, 2-foot by 3-foot sculpture is valued at $75,000. FDNY spokesman Jim Long said Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scapetta and the Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano would accept it for the department of behalf of the Sept. 11 victims.

Mr. Egan first created a smaller sculpture, working meticulously on his own time.

Waterford CEO John Foley was so struck by that piece that he asked Mr.Egan to create a larger version with fresh crystal.

The artist knew he was going to dedicate the piece to Judge and the firemen but he had no idea how to go about it.

In October, he had a chance meeting with Michael O’Rourke, a New York City firefighter from the Bronx who was touring the Waterford Factory. Mr. O’Rourke had known Judge during his 26 years as a fireman and was moved to tears when he saw the piece.

Mr. ‘Rourke later helped to make the arrangements for the dedication ceremony at Engine One, Ladder Co. 24 – the firehouse across the street from where Judge lived.

It is the same firehouse that Judge left on his way to the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Among the victims of the attack were 343 firefighters.

Mr. Egan’s original sculpture will be on display at Waterford, where has worked for 33 years.