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Topic: Fred Haise statue and 'moonwalk' in Biloxi
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 56719
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-15-2022 08:19 PM
   
Biloxi, Mississippi dedicated a new statue and art installation for hometown hero Fred Haise on Sunday (Feb. 13, 2022). The storied Apollo 13 astronaut, who turned 88 in November, joined Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich and sculptor Mary Ott Tremmel Davidson to unveil the bronze likeness of a smiling Haise, garbed in his astronaut suit and cradling his space helmet.The city's initiative to create the statue received major support from Mississippi Power and Visit Mississippi, and technical assistance from Seymour Engineering. Artist Lucinda Perniciaro L'Enfant has also converted a waterfront promenade into her interpretation of the surface of the Moon, including Fra Mauro, the area where Apollo 13 was scheduled to land. The Moonwalk also features the Apollo 13 insignia and three informational kiosks that tell the story of Apollo 13, the Moon's impact on the Earth, and "a love letter" from Fred Haise to Biloxi. A publicly accessible statue camera, the Fred cam, is in the works for inside the Biloxi Lighthouse, alongside the current Lighthouse traffic cam.  
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drifting to the right
Member Posts: 172
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Registered: Aug 2006
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posted 02-15-2022 09:19 PM
Congrats, Freddo, well-deserved! |
randy
Member Posts: 2622
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 02-15-2022 09:22 PM
Congrats. It was a long time coming, and well deserved. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3315
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 02-16-2022 04:20 AM
Road trip required! Well deserved. I like the use of the S-IC base.A friend of mine sent me these as he was there:  
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Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4687
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-16-2022 07:27 PM
The statue does not do Fred (or his suit) justice in my opinion. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 56719
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-07-2023 11:47 PM
The statue of Fred Haise is turning heads because the city of Biloxi put spikes on top of it last week in an effort to preserve it. The statue is in an area where there are a lot of birds. Seagulls are known to frequently perch on top of the revered astronaut's head. Biloxi Public Affairs Manager Cecilia Dobbs-Walton said the spike can help to keep the birds away."This is just another method that the city is looking at," Dobbs-Walton said. She said the city tried other strategies to keep the birds off the statue in the past but none of them worked. "The city doesn't want to harm any animals, but we just have to make sure that we take the best route to preserve the statue."  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 56719
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-28-2026 08:21 PM
The City of Biloxi on Saturday (June 27) dedicated the area surrounding the Fred Haise statue along Highway 90 as the "Fred Haise Landing," honoring the Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi native. Biloxi City Councilman Ward 1 Wayne Gray also announced the dedication of a portion of Highway 90 — from Porter Avenue to Kuhn Street — as the Astronaut Fred Haise Highway.From the City of Biloxi: Today, the City of Biloxi proudly welcomed hometown hero Fred Haise back home for a special celebration at the Biloxi Visitors Center!More than 100 visitors gathered to greet the Apollo 13 astronaut as he arrived from Houston for the dedication of Fred Haise Landing, located just south of the Biloxi Visitors Center. The event also showcased the beautifully restored Moonwalk mural, restored to its original pristine condition, along with new entrance signage welcoming visitors to the site. Fred Haise shared heartfelt memories of growing up in Biloxi, reflected on his remarkable journey through NASA's space program, and spent time signing hundreds of autographs for fans who patiently waited to meet Biloxi's hometown hero. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate one of Biloxi's greatest ambassadors and an inspiring part of our city's and America's history!  
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