War Memorial Taking Shape

June 9, 2003

Little Caleb Victor likes to stand and point up at the giant sculpture his daddy has been working on. Though it towers over the 1 1/2-year-old, he’s not scared of it.

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NSU Artist Selected for Airport Sculpture

March 12, 2003

A more than 7-foot tall soldier will stand watch over Aberdeen’s new airport. On Monday, the Aberdeen City Commission approved $100,000 to allow the creation of a bronze statue commemorating members of the Armed Forces.

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Life Size Samson Taking Shape at NSU

November 26, 2002

Ever since he was a little kid, one of Benjamin Victor’s favorite biblical tales has been the story of Samson. Every superhero of today has a weakness – like kryptonite to Superman – and Victor said it’s the same with biblical superheroes.

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New Airport Terminal Could Have Memorial

2002

Statues commemorating members of the Armed Forces could go in front of Aberdeen’s new multi-million-dollar airport terminal.

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Nevada History: Paiute’s Bronze Joins Hall

March 11, 2005

A bronze likeness of Sarah Winnemucca was unveiled beneath the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday as Nevadans honored the 19th-century Northern Paiute activist. The 6-foot statue of the native Nevadan became the newest addition to National Statuary Hall, alongside sculptures of presidents, generals and other noteworthy Americans. Members of Nevada’s American Indian community, including some of Winnemucca’s descendants, applauded as Gov. Kenny Guinn, the state’s legislators and House and Senate leaders paid tribute to the educator and author.

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