Gerald R. Ford Airport Statue Dedication

On October 15, 2020, the Gerald R. Ford Airport Authority, including Board Chair Dan Koorndyk and CEO Tory Richardson, along with Charlie Secchia, chair of the Community Legends Committee, dedicated the new Presidential Gateway Plaza, which included unveiling a statue of President Gerald R. Ford at the terminal entrance of the airport.

The statue of President Ford is a gift from Ambassador Peter and Joan Secchia, who created and funded the Community Legends Project, which commemorates the lives of significant figures in Grand Rapids’ history. The statue of President Ford is 12th in the series.

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The Gerald R. Ford Airport Authority, including Board Chair Dan Koorndyk and CEO Tory Richardson, along with Charlie Secchia, chair, Community Legends Committee, unveil a statue of President Ford at the terminal entrance.

On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Gerald R. Ford Airport Authority dedicated the new Presidential Gateway Plaza, which included unveiling a statue of President Ford at the terminal entrance.

Artist Brett Grill, sculpted the newest statue depicting President Ford in a seated position, one arm lifted for embrace on a curved sandstone bench, at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Trustees of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation during the President Ford statue unveiling. Pictured (left to right) are David Hooker, J.C. Huizenga, Marty Allen, Maria Cimitile, Robert Hooker, and Foundation Executive Director Gleaves Whitney.