NewsSeptember 11, 2016

A new sculpture is unveiled Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 honoring police officers, firefighters and paramedics at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau. The stainless steel sculpture, "Esprit de Corps," was crafted by Chris Wubbena.

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Chris Wubbena speaks Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling of a sculpture that he built honoring police officers and firefighters at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau. More photos are in a gallery at semissourian.com.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Chris Wubbena speaks Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling of a sculpture that he built honoring police officers and firefighters at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau. More photos are in a gallery at semissourian.com.
Cape Girardeau police chief Wes Blair speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police chief Wes Blair speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau fire chief Rick Ennis speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau fire chief Rick Ennis speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
The audience listens to remarks Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling of the new sculpture honoring police officers and firefighters at the Cape River Heritage Museum.
The audience listens to remarks Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling of the new sculpture honoring police officers and firefighters at the Cape River Heritage Museum.
Tammy Holshouser, board president of the Cape River Heritage Museum, speaks Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling of the new sculpture honoring police officers and firefighters at the museum.
Tammy Holshouser, board president of the Cape River Heritage Museum, speaks Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling of the new sculpture honoring police officers and firefighters at the museum.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Chris Wubbena removes the covering Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 from the sculpture that he built honoring police officers and firefighters at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Chris Wubbena removes the covering Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 from the sculpture that he built honoring police officers and firefighters at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The new sculpture honoring police officers and firefighters is seen Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The new sculpture honoring police officers and firefighters is seen Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Mayor Harry Rediger speaks Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Mayor Harry Rediger speaks Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
The audience listens to Mayor Harry Rediger speak Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
The audience listens to Mayor Harry Rediger speak Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau firefighters attend the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau firefighters attend the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers attend the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers attend the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau city councilman Victor Gunn speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau city councilman Victor Gunn speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Fred Kraft, son of Bernhardt Kraft, Cape Girardeau's first paid fire chief, is recognized Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling of the new sculpture honoring police officers and firefighters at the Cape River Heritage Museum.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Fred Kraft, son of Bernhardt Kraft, Cape Girardeau's first paid fire chief, is recognized Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the unveiling of the new sculpture honoring police officers and firefighters at the Cape River Heritage Museum.
Jerry Ford speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Jerry Ford speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Jerry Ford speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
Jerry Ford speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a new sculpture Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau.
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A new sculpture is unveiled Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 honoring police officers, firefighters and paramedics at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau. The stainless steel sculpture, "Esprit de Corps," was crafted by Chris Wubbena.

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