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October 19, 2014: Jeffrey Baldwin 'Superman' Statue Unveiled
The memorial bronze Superman statue of 5-year-old murder victim, Jeffrey Baldwin was officially unveiled in an emotional ceremony on Saturday in Toronto's Greenwood Park.
The statue features Baldwin - who was starved, beaten and ultimately murdered by his grandparents in 2002 - dressed as the Man of Steel. DC Entertainment initially refused to allow the inclusion of the iconic "S" shield on the sculpture but, following a public outcry, the decision was ultimately reversed.
"Hopefully the statue will be a reminder to people of the need to report (suspected abuse) and possibly save a child’s life," said Todd Boyce, who led the charge to have the bronze statue made, at the unveiling.
"I just felt compelled to do something so that he'd be commemorated."
The statue sits in a prominent place in the heart of the park and also features a park bench inscribed with messages to Jeffrey from those who contributed funds to the memorial project.
Source: Toronto Sun
