Irish Sculptor Captures 9/11 Image in Waterford
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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 today at a 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.”
The 20 pound, 2-foot by 3-foot sculpture is valued at $75,000. FDNY spokesman Jim Long said Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and the Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano would accept it for the department of behalf of the September 11, 2001 victims.
Mr. Egan first created a smaller sculpture, 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.
