Thursday, June 18, 2009

Chapel Progress- - Big Changes!

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The beams for the walls and the roof are up, its all framed, how exciting!


Below is the view as I walk up the walkway in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park. The wall we are looking at from this point is the back wall where the alter will be.


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Again the back wall.


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Below is a side view, you can see the concrete foundations for the benches or pews. The Chapel will seat about 60-70 people, so it is very intimate.


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I think this is the marble for the pews/benches and maybe the alter.


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This is the view looking toward the entrance of the Chapel from the path in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park.


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This is the view of the front entrance from the access road across from the entrance to the parking lot. Yes, I wasn't suppose to be there and yes, the security guard did stop me as I was walking up the access road. Other than crossing the road blocks, I didn't cross over into any construction/hard hat fenced in sites, nor did I touch anything. Just took this picture.


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According to the Chief of Visitor's Services, the traditional topping ceremony was Friday June 12th. Pat said they hoist a pine tree up like a steeple and raise a US flag to the top. Sgt. Kelli of the museum Marine detachment had the honors of running the flag up the 'steeple'.


Since I haven't won the lottery yet (I really need to play and then actually check my numbers) I still have a day job so missed that ceremony.


The Chapel is slated to be opened/dedicated in October. I hope to be on hand for that.


I can't wait to see what is next!

2 comments:

soldierdeb said...

I have not been able to read in awhile - but thanks for the progress update!

Anonymous said...

The stone for the Chapel is Granite, not marble.