Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Portraits of Honor Project and Tom Rice Portrait Unveiling (video)

It was a packed house in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library on Thursday, October 28 for the dedication of a stunning portrait of Coronado hometown hero, WWII Veteran Tom Rice, and the Portraits of Honor Project.

Commissioner of Public Art Brad Willis, who hosted the event, collaborated with San Diego photographer Joel Ortiz for this video of highlights from the evening. The Sweethearts of Swing provided live music.

 

 

 

 



Brad Willis
Brad Willis
Brad Willis is an author and retired network news foreign correspondent who has worked in Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, Latin America and Asia. He has received national and international awards for compassionate journalism and for his war coverage. Brad is a longtime Coronado resident who has also served as Commissioner of Public Art for the City of Coronado. Send news tips or story ideas to: [email protected].

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