THE RESCUE
There have been obstacles along the way...
as the concept has moved from an idea to planning.
Considering that many councilors had initial doubts about the idea.
As it was brought before the city council, it became clear that not everyone thought it was necessary.
However, following multiple meetings and various modifications, the idea gained support from council members and local authorities following multiple discussions and minor modifications.
Since the progression of the project Berry recieved a lot of response from both locals and others across the nation who have childhood memories from slides that are comparable in other places.
"Take action, and never wait for the perfect moment."
Robert H. Goddard
There was a lot of damage needing restoration
After multiple monthly meetings that were ongoing for months, The rocket sat waiting to have a new home. It was moved and damaged many times over before any contract was signed, so when she finally got into Josh Berry's hands, there was much work, restoration and replacement needing to be done.
But none of that derailed Josh Berry's plans to make her new and transformed as he promised to himself and the 1000's of others who had their memories wrapped up in her.
OUT of the Wreck WE Rise
After one city counsel meeting after another, fighting for Her Life, 4 years later, we were finally able to take the tired Rocket slide home and the beginning of making beauty from ashes began.
“It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.”
Robert H Goddard
Resurrecting a Community and Historical Icon