Last night's tribute was the first in a series of public meetings which the activists hope to organize in honor of Phillip Goldson. One man who is doing his part to honor the legacy of Goldson is famed sculptor Stephen Okeke.
Okeke is hard at work on a 5 foot bigger than life bust of Phillip Goldson. The ambitious project is about 25% complete but now Okeke is appealing for the public's help with financing this ode to a national patriot.
Stephen Okeke, Sculptor
"Since I came to Belize a lot of Belizeans have been saying some very great things about him and so I am appealing to the public for donations to help me complete a bronze monument I am making of Phillip Goldson. Of all the great things I heard of him, I think he is a deserving national hero that deserves a monument in his memory so I am begun making it and I am appealing for help."
The bronze statue is expected to cost around $45,000 and Okeke says his vision is for it be placed in the Battlefield Park in downtown Belize City once completed. Once funding is provided, Okeke says the work should be completed within the next 5 to 6 months.
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