Monday, February 17, 2020

A Decorated Horse

We have a new little park in Fort Worth. It isn't very big but sits on a patch of grass between our famous Cowgirl Museum and our spectacular new Dickie's Arena.
The star attraction in the little park is the eye catching bronze sculpture by artist Jocelyn Russel. Meet  Staff Sergeant Reckless the only horse that has been decorated with two Purple Hearts.

Reckless was purchased in 1952 from a racetrack in Seoul Korea for $250 and became what the Marines described as their great purchase ever. Making mission after mission supplying the front lines in the Korean War she was not only brave but smart and could complete her mission without a guide. Left to roam loose around the camp, she slept in the tents with soldiers and would eat most anything. She is even said to have once eaten $30 worth of poker chips. To read more about Reckless go HERE.
 The park was dedicated to Alice Walton the wealthiest woman in the world who now calls Ft. Worth home and has done so much for our city.
 Another nice feature of the little park is a row of tables inviting you to bring a picnic and stay awhile.
There is a large intricate mosaic mural at one end, the design that of a tooled saddle by the Mellino family of Italy,
and this sweet little sculpture.
Explained with this plaque.
 
If you are curious about Alice Walton go HERE

7 comments:

  1. How nice! I love that horse and the mural is quite a work of art! More parks...oh how I love that! Enjoy!

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  2. My gosh, what a great little park and what a sweet tribute to her four-legged pal. The story of that horse is quite amazing.

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  3. What An Inviting Part Of The World - Heres To Peaceful Places

    Cheers

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  4. Dearest Janey,
    What a hero the sweet mare proved to be!
    The dog statue is also sweet and glad this wealthy woman invested in all of it!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  5. She did a good job with her money, a joy for everyone. Love that horse story, sleeping with the fellows.

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  6. Staff Sergeant Reckless was as magnificent in life as he is here as a sculpture Janey. Just shows you it doesn't matter how much money a person has if they have a beloved furry friend they are the same as everyone 💙

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