# The MINDBLOWING Meaning behind the HEROIC Monuments of Austin Weishel

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Published: 2025-02-17T19:42:24+00:00
Episode link: https://ndsshow.podbean.com/e/the-mindblowing-meaning-behind-the-heroic-monuments-of-austin-weishel/
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## Resource

This is a very visual episode!!! Subscribe on YouTube Austin Weishel, a bronze sculptor, joins to discuss his art honoring gr beret special forces, military heroes, veterans, first responders like police officers & fire fighters, and Betty White! From sculpting the Trojan Horse monument for the 10th Special Forces Group to the Nevada State Firefighter Memorial, Austin shares the artistic process, deep symbolism, and powerful stories behind his work. ✅ How Gold Star families contributed to the memorial ✅ The process of bronze sculpting from clay to final statue ✅ The banned military monument that DC rejected ✅ Austin’s incredible Betty White statue project ✅ His transition from firefighter to full-time artist Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-8jlMt4anQW52I8hHAhMg/join Learn more about Austin Weishel: Website: https://austinweishel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honorablesculptures/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinweishel X: https://x.com/AustinWeishel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-weishel-67bb4533/ 10th Special Forces Group Trojan Horse: https://austinweishel.com/portfolio/10th-special-forces-group/

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