09-27-2008, 09:50 PM
There are several symbols integrated in the sculpture ....
Ofcourse there's the eagle , symbol of the 101st ABD .
Its wings are raised to refer to the dove of peace .
The helmet is turned over to remember all the blood that has been shed during the siege of Bastogne .
The head of the eagle is pointing at the helmet as of it wants to protect and help a trooper .
The sculpture stands for the power and tenacity of the US Army ...
The original rock that later became the sculpture comes from the Bastogne quarry , gravel pit , south of the Mardasson Memorial .
Reg