March 1, 2006  Page 19

 

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We have been so busy haven't had time to update our web page but here's the short of it. Picture #1 shows the unveiling of Ray Charles Greenville Florida-Haffye Hayes Park from left to right is Brad Sr. Shiela Raye Robinson, Cory,   The legendary musicians Life-size sculpture Tribute created by Bradley Cooley and Bradley Cooley Jr. of Bronze By Cooley studio in Lamont, Florida

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Picture #1 shows Bradley Cooley Jr. and Bradley Cooley (artists) along with  T. K. Wetherell ,  President Florida State University former Sec. Of State Jim Smith , Board of Trustees F. S. U.  and Seminole Tribe President Moses Osceola , Sue M. Cobb, Secretary of State of Florida. #2 shows the second in the series of four tableaus depicting  Florida Native American history Picture # 3 is a close up of the Seminole man of the 1830's walking along a path. These family figures are wearing clothing made from trade materials . (Creek Silver.) The gorgets (crescent -shaped pieces of armor for protecting the throat.) This family was concerned and watchful as soldiers were constantly on their minds. The Seminole Family of sculptures can be viewed at the Florida Museum of History 500 South Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

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