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SUMMARY:Second Sunday Talks
DESCRIPTION:The Broom Man: Honoring an Omaha Icon\nSecond Sunday Talk | Sunday\, September 13 | 2:00 PM\nMetro Community College – Fort Omaha CampusBuilding 10\, Room 110 \nSome people leave a mark on a city not through wealth or fame\, but through the way they treat others. Reverend Livingston Wills\, better known to generations of Omahans as “The Broom Man”\, was one of those people. \nFor decades\, Rev. Wills walked Omaha’s streets selling handcrafted brooms with an unwavering smile\, offering words of encouragement\, and reminding everyone he met of the value of hard work\, faith\, kindness\, and perseverance. His daily walks made him more than a familiar face\, they made him a beloved Omaha icon whose legacy continues to inspire today. \nJoin members of The Broom Man Committee as they share the remarkable story behind Reverend Wills’ life\, the vision that brought his legacy back into the spotlight\, and the journey to create the permanent bronze sculpture now standing in Turner Park. \nLearn why the late Marc Kraft\, former President of Broom Man LTD\, believed preserving Rev. Wills’ memory was so important: \n\n“Rev. Wills was a remarkable individual who crossed boundaries and brought people together with his simple message of hard work\, faith\, and kindness. By placing this beautiful sculpture in Turner Park\, we preserve his memory and inspire future generations to be good neighbors.” \n\nYou’ll also discover the thoughtful symbolism behind sculptor John Lajba’s design. Rather than placing Rev. Wills high upon a pedestal\, the sculpture stands directly on an old historic sidewalk\, allowing visitors to walk beside him just as countless Omahans once did. Positioned facing southeast at the corner of Farnam Street and Turner Boulevard\, the sculpture captures the familiar sight of Reverend Wills patiently waiting to cross the street\, a scene many longtime residents still remember. \nThis inspiring presentation is more than the story of a sculpture. It’s a celebration of an extraordinary man whose simple acts of kindness continue to remind us that one person truly can make a lasting difference in a community. \n📅 Sunday\, September 13🕑 2:00 PM📍 Metro Community College – Fort Omaha CampusBuilding 10\, Room 110 \nEveryone is welcome. Come celebrate the life\, legacy\, and enduring spirit of one of Omaha’s most cherished hometown heroes. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://douglascohistory.org/event/second-sunday-talks-14/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Community College\, Building 10\, Room 110\, 32nd and Sorenson Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Sunday
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