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South Dakota E Capitol Avenue
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Fighting Stallions Memorial |
Korczak Ziolkowski
1994/1935 |
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GEORGE S. MICKELSON
South Dakota was just a century old when a new leader emerged. Eyes sparkling with vision, he embraced life. His smile created instant friendships, his devotion to family inspired. With limitless energy and genuine compassion, he challenged us to realize bigger dreams. George Mickelson made a difference. |
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ANGUS ANSON
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RON R. BECKER
Program Manager/Chief Pilot South Dakota Aviation Services
Ron was happiest in serving, always helping
people by doing whatever needed to be done. He was a cheerful and gentle man whose love for his family inspired others. He was a meticulous professional who loved flying and making good things happen. |
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DAVID S. BIRKELAND
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ROLAND DOLLY
With half his journey of life complete – Ed I. Calhoon, M.D. faith * character * loyalty |
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ROGER HAINJE
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DAVID H. HANSEN
His love for God, family and country and the thrill of "You have not lived until you've almost died. For Author Unknown
Vietnam – 1969 |
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RON R. REED
Ron was the true character of South Dakota – loving husband, devoted father and always the lively, upbeat leader who was enthusiastically dedicated to public service and ever true to his friends. A driving force behind economic development and energy efficiency, he gave his time, talents, and eventually his life to improve lives of others. |
Fighting Stallions Memorial
Fighting Stallions Memorial was constructed by the people of South Dakota as a lasting memorial to eightApril 19, 1994 South Dakotans who perished in an airplane crash on April 19, 1993. The state plane, N86SD, crashed due to propeller assembly failure in poor weather on a farm near Dubuque, Iowa. Five state employees, including the Governor, and three Sioux Falls corporate leaders were on an economic development mission to save the largest agricultural processing employer in South Dakota. "Fighting Stallions" is enlarged in bronze from the 1935 mahogany carving by South Dakota sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski. The sculpture was selected because it symbolically represents South Dakota's struggle to overcome adversity, desire for achievement and courage to believe in the future. It is a tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. "But in the passing of a century also comes the passing of friends – people who shaped the state – people who
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The memorial was unveild 19 April 1994, one year after the crash.
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