The Vigil
(Photo's courtesy of Kevin Stroble)Michael (l.) works on the portrait of Marshall Winter, as Marshall's mother Brigette (r.), looks on..
"My goal is to make people smile on a day that they never thought they would.."
Michael Pilato
This is the controlling idea behind the emotions Michael looks to evoke, from people visiting the Mural "Inspiration Lycoming", during his "48 Hours 9/11 Vigil"..
For the last five years, Michael has held a 48 hour vigil during 9/11 on every mural he was working on..This year marks the second anniversary of the vigil at "Inspiration Lycoming", in Williamsport, PA..
A steady flow of visitors came throughout the vigil, even late at night, and watched, reflected, kept company, and shared stories with Michael about their life experiences--surrounding 9/11..
(Photo courtesy of Ralph Ritter)9/11 Panels on Sept. 12, 2006, during hour "40" of 48 Hour Vigil..
Carlos
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