National Memorial of Military Ascent announces documentary partnership with Penultimate, LTD
The National Memorial of Military Ascent has announced the approval of a documentary project in collaboration with Penultimate, LTD. This partnership will see David Schock, Thom Bell and Jay Round producing a documentary of the Grafton Veteran’s Memorial.
Schock said, “We have been welcomed to Grafton this weekend for the vote of approval by the NMMA Board of Directors and will begin the process of capturing the footage that will allow us to document this historical event. We are humbled and very honored to be a part of the team.”
The documentary crew spent their first day in Grafton filming background footage of the city and the memorial site. They will be spending the remainder of their time in Grafton filming interviews and capturing the ongoing live scanning process taking place at the Visitor Center.
The public was invited to visit the Grafton Visitor Center this past weekend, June 1 – June 4, to witness the foundry crew from Carolina Bronze as they digitally scan live models dressed in period WWII battle gear. The foundry crew will be digitally capturing the data needed to create the life-size bronze statues of the U. S. Army Rangers that scaled the 100-foot cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach on D-Day 1944.
Mayor Michael Morrow shared his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “This project is more than a memorial; it will be an educational resource for current and future generations, providing opportunities for reflection, tribute, and learning.”
Fundraising for the project is now underway. To support the memorial, donate online at graftonmemorial.org or drop off a donation at the Grafton Visitor Center.
Additionally, Raging Rivers is hosting a family fun event for the NMMA on Friday evening, June 7, 2024. “Storm the Beach” Tickets are priced at $40 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Proceeds will be donated to the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA).
For further information, contact Brittney Weber at [email protected] or (618) 535-8475.
About the National Memorial of Military Ascent
The National Memorial of Military Ascent is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to creating a permanent tribute to the courage and sacrifice of all veterans.
About Penultimate, LTD
Penultimate, LTD is a renowned film production company based in Grand Haven, Mich., specializing in historical and cultural documentaries.
