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July 20, 2006, 5:54am. The molds for the foundation concrete to hold the rocks, as seen from the north, looking south.
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July 20, 2006, 5:55am. The molds for the foundation concrete to hold the rocks, as seen from behind where the memorial will stand.
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July 20, 2006, 5:55am. The molds for the foundation concrete to hold the rocks, as seen from the south, looking north.
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July 20, 2006, 7:22am. One of the rocks on which the plaques will be mounted is delivered on a flatbed truck.
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July 20, 2006, 7:27am. The rock is attached to the crane.
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July 20, 2006, 7:30am. The rock is removed from the truck and placed in a resting spot in the grass by the memorial.
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July 20, 2006, 8:22am. The center rock is lifted from its resting spot.
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July 20, 2006, 9:01am. The center rock is hoisted into position.
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July 20, 2006, 9:02am.
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July 20, 2006, 9:04am. Workers guide the center rock into position in the concrete forms.
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July 20, 2006, 9:09am. The base of the center rock is in position.
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July 20, 2006, 10:04am. The crane lifts the center rock so it stands vertical, ready for concrete to be poured around its base.
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July 20, 2006, 12:40pm. A frame has been constructed to steady the central rock so the crane can lift the second rock into place.
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July 20, 2006, 12:43pm. Workers guide the base of the second rock into position.
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July 20, 2006, 12:52pm. The second rock is raised to stand vertical, ready for concrete to be poured at its base.
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Memorial Construction as of July 21, 2006, 8:46am. The crane hoists the third rock into place.
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Memorial Construction as of July 21, 2006, 8:59am. The third rock is eased into position.
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July 22, 2006, 9:05am. The three rocks stand in concrete; as seen from south, looking north.
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July 22, 2006, 9:05am. A closer view of the three rocks standing in the concrete, as seen from the south, looking north.
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July 22, 2006, 9:12am. The three rocks stand while the concrete foundation sets.
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July 29, 2006, 9:25am. Plywood cutouts mark the positions where the plaques will be mounted.
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July 30, 2006, 10:46am. Close-up of flagstones awaiting installation.
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July 30, 2006, 10:47am. Flagstones awaiting installation.
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July 31, 2006, 4:32pm. Memorial construction is finished; all plaques are covered to protect them for the unveiling and dedication ceremony the next morning.
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July 31, 2006, 4:45pm. The completed memorial sits in America the Beautiful Park awating dedication and unveiling the next morning.
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