Tribute to Heroes of Caldor Fire

MISSION: Install a permanent, monumental tribute to the organizations and people who valiantly fought the 2021 Caldor Fire to save lives, homes, businesses, land, and livelihoods. In August and September 2021, the Caldor fire burned 221,775 acres over 347 square miles. Almost 800 structures were lost. The fire consumed nearly 2/3 of the Grizzly Flats community. Scores of firefighting teams on land and in the air fought the fire around the clock for more than two months. Law enforcement, nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers stepped up to help as 53,000 people were evacuated from their homes.

​ Heartfelt handmade signs appeared to thank the heroes who finally tamed the fire. Grateful families returned home. The bronze Tribute to the Heroes of the Caldor Fire is a permanent acknowledgment of the skills, bravery, and commitment it took to manage and defeat the powerful wildfire.

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THE VISION: Creating and installing the bronze Tribute to the Heroes of the Caldor Fire is a public acknowledgment of the people and resources it took to defeat the fire that consumed 22 acres from Lake Tahoe and south.

​ Nonprofits, community groups, businesses, and individuals stepped forward to selflessly respond.

​ This permanent monument will call people to remember and honor the strength of community. It will become a landmark destination for local families and visitors. A point of pride for the entire region for generations.

I am an award winning (late in life) bronze sculptor and self-funded all materials and time. Funds raised will be used only for casting costs and installation. We plan to erect the monument on the Main Street of the town that was a headquarters for firefighting activity - Pollock Pines , CA.

The image shown was a draft in clay of one of 4 panels depicting elements of the firefighting effort. You can read about the complicated and expensive process of bronze making on my website .

contributions are tax deductible and sponsored by the Placerville Arts association.