What a Lovely Tribute!!! - SV650.org

06-01-10, 06:11 PM

Some of you may have already seen these pics but I`ll share them anyway

There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa not far from where my brother lives. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed.

It's quite an impressive sight! I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.

It is the work of one teenager, Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen.

maviczap · 06-01-10, 06:13 PM

Now that's good graffiti

The boy has talent

Spiderman · 06-01-10, 06:24 PM

shame they had to go and spoil it with a quote from warmonger Bush.

America was founded on some great principles "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

Shame its slipped so, so far away from that ideal.

06-01-10, 07:35 PM

I agree with you Claire - it's fantastic.

06-01-10, 07:36 PM

http://www.thefreedomrock.com/

did a bit of research on that... he's been painting it since 1999 and changes it every year. the pictures on this one was painted in 2003. have a look at the link for the other years pics. brilliantly talented.

06-01-10, 07:53 PM

Wow fantastic... many thanks. I love the 2008 pics. What a talented guy

06-01-10, 07:54 PM

Wow. A stunning piece of art with such a touching message, well done that chap.

BanannaMan · 07-01-10, 04:50 AM

brilliant artist!

(apart from having any mention of GWB)

07-01-10, 09:29 AM

Thomas Jefferson, John F Kennedy, George W Bush. Spot the odd one out?

I think "Thank you veterans" says it best. I wish we could find a better way of expressing our gratitude in this country.

07-01-10, 02:05 PM

Awesome Claire, hadn't seen them before...amazing talent for one so young.

06-01-10, 06:11 PM	#1
Speedy Claire Guest Posts: n/a	What a Lovely Tribute!!! Some of you may have already seen these pics but I`ll share them anyway There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa not far from where my brother lives. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight! I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too. It is the work of one teenager, Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen. Last edited by Speedy Claire; 06-01-10 at 06:17 PM.

06-01-10, 06:13 PM	#2
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06-01-10, 06:24 PM	#3
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: What a Lovely Tribute!!! shame they had to go and spoil it with a quote from warmonger Bush. America was founded on some great principles "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." Shame its slipped so, so far away from that ideal. __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

06-01-10, 07:35 PM	#4
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What a Lovely Tribute!!! I agree with you Claire - it's fantastic.

06-01-10, 07:36 PM	#5
SuzukiNess Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What a Lovely Tribute!!! http://www.thefreedomrock.com/ did a bit of research on that... he's been painting it since 1999 and changes it every year. the pictures on this one was painted in 2003. have a look at the link for the other years pics. brilliantly talented.

06-01-10, 07:53 PM	#6
Speedy Claire Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What a Lovely Tribute!!! Wow fantastic... many thanks. I love the 2008 pics. What a talented guy

06-01-10, 07:54 PM	#7
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What a Lovely Tribute!!! Wow. A stunning piece of art with such a touching message, well done that chap.

07-01-10, 04:50 AM	#8
BanannaMan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Appalachia Posts: 419	Re: What a Lovely Tribute!!! brilliant artist! (apart from having any mention of GWB) __________________ ...Bill *"The Mountains are calling and I must go"*

07-01-10, 09:29 AM	#9
Tiger 55 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What a Lovely Tribute!!! Thomas Jefferson, John F Kennedy, George W Bush. Spot the odd one out? I think "Thank you veterans" says it best. I wish we could find a better way of expressing our gratitude in this country.

07-01-10, 02:05 PM	#10
Foxy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What a Lovely Tribute!!! Awesome Claire, hadn't seen them before...amazing talent for one so young.

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