Curt is Chicago native – but don’t hold that against him. After stops in Madison and California, he and his wife moved to Waukesha in 2004 to open their own downtown business.
I was born and raised in Chicago, so it probably comes as no surprise that I am a Bears fan.
However, with the rivalry that exists between the Packers and Bears, living this far north in Packer territory can be difficult at times. Fellow Bear fans are few and far between in these parts.
That’s why I am so excited about Waukesha’s latest addition to the Fox River walk! I can’t believe it! Right here, in downtown Waukesha, we are going to have three new bronze statues…
…of Bears!
How awesome!
I am still in disbelief over the whole thing. Here I thought I had to reside in secrecy over my support of the Bears while in Waukesha, but this city has shown me I can be proud. There must be more Bear fans here than I thought.
A friend of mine had the Bears logo tattooed on his leg. I thought HE was a big fan. But the generous people financing the addition of three, larger than life, sculptures of Bears set along our riverfront- wow- they must be HUGE Bear fans.
From what I understand, the statues are going to be 150 percent the size of real Bears.
Outstanding!
I wonder which Bears they are going to choose. A recent article I read on the web states the statues are going to be modeled after black Bears- so I guess that leaves out Mike Ditka, coach of the Super Bowl XX champs or George Halas. Maybe it will be Walter Payton, or Mike Singletary. How about Refrigerator Perry?
I can’t wait to see it!
A dedication of the statues is scheduled for October 7th. It coincides with the celebration of the completion of the Fox River Corridor Project Redevelopment.
So if you are a Bear fan, living in the shadows of Lambeau Field here in Wisconsin, stop hiding in shame and show your support of Waukesha’s newest tribute to the Bears. Join us October 7th along the Fox River front for the Bear dedication. As a matter of fact, there is parking lot adjacent to the area ideal for tailgating.
B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Barbeques).
