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The Rock

I'm told that there is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa . For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few years back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Be sure to scroll down and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock.

I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock.

Some of President Bush's Address to the Nation after 9/11/2001 is written on the side.

"We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter; and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail."

When I saw this pic of the side - all the memories of 9-11 came rushing back. It's hard to believe it has been over 5 years.

I like the quote from JFK:

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of freedom."

"We will confide in our strength without boasting of it; we respect that of others without fearing it."

Thomas Jefferson 1793

Here's the artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen.

AWESOME Work, RAY...Thank you!

God Bless America, Our Soldiers, & Vet's

Posted by Brian Foxworth on 01/25/2007 02:31 PM

Comments (23)

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23 Comments on The Rock

Way cool! Thanks, Bubba! I'm glad to hear that people aren't going back and painting graffiti over it!

01/25/2007 02:45 PM

by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)

Brian - thanks for sharing those pics, and a HUGE thanks to Ray for the beautiful work he did!! Just AWESOME!!

Ann

01/25/2007 03:15 PM

by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

Brian,

The first time I saw those photos I was spellbound. Thanks for posting them I forgot just how awesome that rock is!

01/25/2007 03:33 PM

by Monika McGillicuddy~NH Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

Rich, Ann, and Monika - Thanks for stopping by -be sure to check out the link to "Bubbaz" online store and gallery of other paintings and Murials.

01/25/2007 03:54 PM

by Brian Foxworth (Palmetto South Mortgage )

Brian you are too funny! I joined here recently and I live close by. I work for a national largas an AEe balance commercial lender as an AE. I woukd like to take you to lunch andget you some info on our programs and rates.

01/25/2007 04:29 PM

by Chip Jefferson (Carrion Builders)

We were sent photos of this rock sometime last year, and it's just awesome! What a great tribute to all of our hard working soldiers and veterans!

01/25/2007 06:39 PM

by Jim & Maria Hart ~ Charleston, SC Real Estate (Agent Owned Realty)

Brian...

Thanks for sharing that.

Now that's what I call A ROCK :)

TLW...ROAR!

01/25/2007 07:28 PM

by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)

I love it, love it, love it.

Thanks

Lenn

01/25/2007 07:48 PM

by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

WOW Brian, you can put that rock in my front yard anytime. What a great rock, great story being told, so much to be thankful for. Thank you for sharing the rock with us all. Bob

01/25/2007 08:02 PM

by Bob Sloop, Consultant, Indianapolis, IN (RS Mortgage Consulting)

Brian

Thank you for posting the photos. I think so many people have forgotten about 9/11. I for one... will never forget! Thank you again!

01/25/2007 11:42 PM

by Me . (mortgage)

Chip - Thank you - just email me when you are ready

Jim & Maria - It is awesome- What a unique way to remind us of what our troops are fighting for.

TLW - You are welcome - on his website he says he changes the paintings every year. Hopefully he will post some on his site when he is done this year.

Lenn - You are welcome - I still can't believe the detail he can paint on a rock - imagine what he can do on a smooth canvas.

Bob - You are welcome - Wouldn't it be cool if an artist in each state did that same thing where everyone could see it?

Jeff - You are welcome - I'm praying that the sacrafice out troops are freely making result in 9/11 never happening on our soil again!

01/26/2007 09:28 AM

by Brian Foxworth (Palmetto South Mortgage )

Brian I had never seen this before, thanks for sharing. I know I will never forget 9/11 either. Ray did a great job.

Thank You Ray....

01/26/2007 11:11 AM

by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

Jay - You are welcome - I'm amazed at how soon it seems some politicians forget.

01/26/2007 01:55 PM

by Brian Foxworth (Palmetto South Mortgage )

Think that some of those politicians forget because they are not Veterans?

Heard the other day the number of Veterans in congress is the lowest it has been since before WW II. That was after "The War to End All Wars."

Sad!

02/09/2007 05:14 AM

by Ed DeChristopher, CRS©,Fredericksburg VA (RE/MAX Supercenter)

Ed - I believe you have hit the nail on the head! Thanks for stopping by.

02/09/2007 08:42 AM

by Brian Foxworth (Palmetto South Mortgage )

You have a wonderful gift...thank you for sharing it with us.

08/22/2007 09:23 AM

by Crystal

Brian

This is awesome! The flag looks so real and the soldier leaning against it looks almost life like. This is a good change up from your normal postings.

08/22/2007 01:08 PM

by Gary J Rocks (Sussex County Real Estate)

Wonderful art! Meaningful Words!

09/17/2007 11:33 PM

by Jothi

That was amazing... I'm sure that it will remain this forever (I hope). The art is awesome and the message is so POWERFUL. I love it! Thanks for sharing.

09/24/2007 02:45 PM

by Vincent Martinez (Prudential Network of Homes)

Crystal, Gary, Jothi, and Vincent - thank you for stopping by. Ray Sorrenson is very talented!

09/24/2007 03:25 PM

by Brian Foxworth (Palmetto South Mortgage )

Brian: Excellent post and great reminder. We must never forget.

01/03/2008 12:20 PM

by » Bill Burress Nationwide Mortgage Originator

Brian - Thanks so much for sharing this. It's absolutely awesome and touching.

01/07/2008 12:47 AM

by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)

Wow, that is one cool rock. The flag painted on it looks so real, they did a great job. Thanks for sharing.

-Chris

01/08/2008 11:55 AM

by Stephen Joos & Chris Brubaker- HouseFront (HouseFront)

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