Hi everyone, sorry I haven't updated in a while. Been working with Uconn on lots of details. We are in great shape and will be unveiling the statute at this year's Homecoming game!!!! Uconn is doing this up right. Been working very close with the AD's office, and I must say, after months of starts and stops, they have really gotten on board. We will be announcing the memorial company this weekend, as soon as the P.O. is finalized. The statue will be ready and installed the week before the game and we will have an unveiling ceremony at halftime. It will be very special. I have as basic rendering I'll post in a few minutes. It's not a professional rendering, but with the time crunch, we just haven't had the time to get one done. As far as fundraising goes, we are in great shape and at this time we are looking more for numbers of donors more than the amount given. Don't get me wrong, I'd love some more big dollars because any extra goes into the Jasper Howard Scholarship, but really I want as many people to give no matter what the amount.@danlow1963 do we have a progress update?
Can't wait to see it in person. You guys are doing awesome. This is a welcome diversion...any good news lately is good news. Thanks again.
Oh, this is happening! I'm not sure if you heard my wife and me on WTIC with Ray yesterday but the ceremony is set for halftime of the homecoming game against UCF. The entire 2009 team, including coaches, grad assistants, managers, etc. are being invited back and will be a part of the ceremony. Jasper's family is coming up from Florida. In fact, at last check 25 members of his family are making the trip up. The band will be involved from the field. There will be a video tribute produced by UConn, and the unveiling. The statue is being constructed as we speak. As far as $ goes, we're in great shape and I'm expecting us to be able to announce we've reached our goal this week, if not more. Right now, i'd like to encourage as many people to donate that have not, just to get as many involved as possible. This tribute is for all of Husky Nation. Kashif Moore has said on more than one occasion, that without the fans, they would have never gotten though it. This tribute, in the team's eyes, is in part as much about that as anything else. I think it is good to remember this in times like these, when we're all frustrated with results on the field, that it is a game. A great game, but just a game. #live365How does the $ figure stand? This needs to happen.
Oh, this is happening! I'm not sure if you heard my wife and me on WTIC with Ray yesterday but the ceremony is set for halftime of the homecoming game against UCF. The entire 2009 team, including coaches, grad assistants, managers, etc. are being invited back and will be a part of the ceremony. Jasper's family is coming up from Florida. In fact, at last check 25 members of his family are making the trip up. The band will be involved from the field. There will be a video tribute produced by UConn, and the unveiling. The statue is being constructed as we speak. As far as $ goes, we're in great shape and I'm expecting us to be able to announce we've reached our goal this week, if not more. Right now, i'd like to encourage as many people to donate that have not, just to get as many involved as possible. This tribute is for all of Husky Nation. Kashif Moore has said on more than one occasion, that without the fans, they would have never gotten though it. This tribute, in the team's eyes, is in part as much about that as anything else. I think it is good to remember this in times like these, when we're all frustrated with results on the field, that it is a game. A great game, but just a game. #live365
Great job Dan and Lori. Well done. Kudos to the Yarders who supported this as well. And major props to FHCRE and family for their major contribution to this...
I just got home from work and wanted to thank everyone for the support and for donating. I had a heads-up about Randy but had to wait until UConn made it official. He has supported us all the way through and I can't thank him and his family enough. This whole effort has been amazing and I just can't wait until homecoming and to see it unveiled.
Now we've got to get the Rent full for the game. Between us, UConn doesn't want to appear to be trying to capitalize on the tribute to sell tickets and I totally respect that. It is a touchy position to be in. But that doesn't mean we can't push it! I want that place packed for Jazz! #gofor6
Classy move!You know who made the biggest donation?
Randy.
Thanks, randy. Great job.
Its going to be on the concourse in front of the jumbo-tron. It will be visible from almost the entire stadium. We originally wanted it down by the students and where the players come in, but it is too heavy! The other option was tucked away somewhere down that end, but once we stood on the spot it was awesome. It will really be a part of the stadium, not just a tribute in a cornerI probably missed it but where will the statue be placed at the Rent?