Comments about ‘9/11 sculpture embroiled in alleged fraud scheme’

It is sad to see people ripped off, especially struggling artists. I wish Watts well.

Surely there is some wealthy company or individual who will have an appreciation for this incredible statue and the sweat, love and work that went into this statue. Stan Watts should be paid what is owed to him. What a beautiful tribute to our firemen and what a magnificent piece of art. I hope it all works out for Stan Watts.

Please take a close look at this statue! The artist is obviously not a professional..The figures look stiff and goofy,the anatomy seems all wrong.It is a disgrace to the fallen heroes...This poor quality statue tarnishes image of 9/11 heroes more than any money issues.And who estimated its value at $4.8 Million?!!!The statues are not Michelangelo,OBVIOUSLY!I hope kindhearted donors will not waist their money on this...

Our firefighter heroes deserve better statue than this..This statue is so bad it should be called "to scare the nation".this artist is playing on patriotic feelings. Want to really honor the heroes? don't represent them with lousy art.

What an awesome piece of art! How do you even build something that big?

This is obviously the most important and awe inspiring piece of art that has come out of Utah in the past decade. Anyone with any other impression has misplaced aggression and the obvious inability to produce something of this magnitude and value. I am grateful that we have people in this world that have the fortitude to express themselves artistically against all odds. This is simply great press for Mr. Watts and I applaud his monumental effort to Lift a Nation.

what an amazing acomplishment and story this statue will and has told. The world has a history told through art, and Stan Watts is apart of that. Thank you for your talents; you move, modivate, and inspire many, all over the world.

Him love statue !