PHOTOS: Seed of Life Memorial from start to finish

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The four Dayton artists who created the “Seed of Life” Memorial to honor the victims of the Aug. 4, 2019 Oregon District shooting are looking back at their contributions with contentment, gratefulness and hope. The “Seed of Life” team, consisting of architect, sculptor and urban designer Terry Welker; artist and community builder Jes McMillan; poet, educator and community builder Sierra Leone; and artist, designer and community builder James Pate, were chosen by the 8/4 Memorial Committee last November to create the site. The group received a budget of $200,000 for the completion of the memorial, which will be unveiled and dedicated from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, the fifth anniversary of the tragedy. (CONTRIBUTED: Terry Welker)