Kiefer Sutherland Unveils Tommy Douglas Statue In Saskatchewan
"Actor Kiefer Sutherland was on hand in Weyburn, Sask., Friday for the unveiling of a statue honouring his grandfather, Tommy Douglas.
Douglas, a former premier of Saskatchewan, is credited with introducing universal, publicly funded medical insurance in the province, a precursor to Canada's national health-care system. Sutherland, the son of actors Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland, participated as a representative of the family.
Despite a steady drizzle and chilling winds, the unveiling on Riverfront Boardwalk attracted hundreds of people — many eager for a glimpse of Sutherland."
-CBC Saskatchewan
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Photos courtesy Saskatchewan New Democratic Party ....
thank you .
Lea vivot
Posted by
lea vivot |
12:16 pm, September 12, 2010
Touching story.
Can you please fined outfor who created this stunning life size sculpture of T.C. Douglas?
Is the artist unknown?
It remindes me of the mass grave of the unknown soldier,who sacrifiesd theres lives and effort for a great cause.
Thank you
Eva Curry
Posted by
lea vivot |
12:53 pm, September 12, 2010
Touching story.
Can you please fined out who created this stunning life size monument of T.C.Douglas?
Is the artist unknown?
It reminds me of the mass grave of unknown soldier,who sacrificed theirs lives and effort for a great caurse.
Thank you.
eva curry
Posted by
eva curry |
1:09 pm, September 12, 2010
waiting for your reply.
eva curry
Posted by
eva curry |
1:11 pm, September 12, 2010
Hi eva ... I will find out who the sculpter is and post it here when I get a chance! Thanks!
Posted by
leftdog |
1:32 pm, September 12, 2010
The unveiling of the statue was a great event. The only upset was that the Canadian media forgot to mention the sculptor, Lea Vivot. In cultured society, some would like to know. The sculpture which would cost in excess of 250,000 dollars was donated to the Canadians, and Kiether Sutherland was invited to attend the event as he is a grandson to the father of Medicare, Tommy Douglas. It was the media that did wrong by not crediting the sculptor who made the event possible, Lea Vivot.
When writing about the 24 TV series the media would certainly not forget to mention the main star.
Thank You.
Lea Vivot
www.leavivot.com
Posted by
Handsome Ted |
8:46 am, November 05, 2010