Sculptor and veteran Chicagoland firefighter Michael F. Roche, blends artistry with real life experience. Formerly trained as an artist, he has pursued two full time careers for over two decades. Michael is....
* An artist whose work was nominated for the 1990 "Figurine of the Year" by Collector Edition Magazine.
* A sculptor commissioned by the founding family of basketball to create the Naismith Award for sportsmanship. The first recipient of this award was the athlete of the century, Michael Jordan.
* The designer of the Al Mooring Leadership award for extrication.
* A talent whose work can be found in the Hockey and Basketball Halls of Fame as well as golfs prestigious St. Andrew's Links Clubhouse.
These affordable sculptures are cast in Fine Pewter and offered in the traditional Antique Pewter finish or our exclusive "Mixed Metal" patina. We pride ourselves on exceptional workmanship, attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
"Courage Under Fire" Collectors Edition are five tension-filled examples of a perilous occupation captured in art. These artistically created and elegantly crafted reproductions make the ideal award or gift that will be showcased for years to come.
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Edition Limit - Registered. not limited
Large - 14" x 10" x 22 1/2"
Medium - 9" x 6 1/2" x 14"
Prices - Large Mixed Metal - $1,200
Fine Pewter - $1,100
- Medium Mixed Metal - $550
Fine Pewter - $500
President George W. Bush said, "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundation of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve."
Mayor Rudolph Guiliani recited from the bible and closed his readings by stating, ".....they didn't stop to ask how rich or poor the person was, they didn't stop to ask what religion, what race, what nationality. They just raced in to save their fellow human beings. They are the best example of love that we have in our society".
Michael Roche, inspired by the loss of so many firefighting brothers and the continuous, television news coverage, sculpts his interpretation of America's resolve and brotherly love in the form of "Brotherhood of Honor".
(Photo - Contemporary Tan w/marble and cherry wood)
In the line of duty, the average fireman has many opportunities for heroism while merely performing the job for which he (or she) is trained. Fighting fire in a vacant building is harrowing enough, but when in a home that is occupied, saving the structure becomes secondary to saving the lives of any man, woman or child that is trapped within.
C1B Traditional Black Bunker - $650 / C2T Contemporary Tan - $650
C3P Antique Pewter Finish - $600
(Photo - Contemporary Tan)
Firefighters are called upon to do many tasks beyond extinguishing fires. These tasks involve the extrication, or removal of injured people trapped in a car following a traffic accident. Using specialized tools, the car can be cut and removed from around the person. This allows for urgent medical care and timely transportation to the medical facility.
Lg Courage and Extrication.
1. Marble & single Cherry wood base - $25.
2. Marble & double-tier Cherry wood - $45.
3. Engraved pewter or brass nameplates - $15.