The “Zero Hour” mural depicting a soldier’s moment in the line of fire during The Great War promises to be one of a kind, according to Dave Gordon.“This will be a veteran’s mural,” he said at Thursday’s morning public viewing of the second draft of the World War I mural at the American Legion Hall. “It’s that moment when a soldier goes into battle not knowing whether he’ll live or die.”Nearly two dozen were in attendance, offering up suggestions which, Manteca Mural Society President Charleen Carroll said, will all be taken into the consideration for the final draft.Gordon is the professional muralist for the upcoming World War I “trench warfare” in downtown Manteca. This fifth and final mural on the wall of the Bedquarters – at the corner of Main and Yosemite streets – will again honor those who have served in wars since the city’s incorporation in 1918.In fact, “Zero Hour” is expected to be completed and dedicated in time for the city’s Centennial celebration on May 19, Carroll said.One of those who will be featured in the mural by Gordon and Ella Yates – she’s noted for capturing the emotions on the faces of people, Gordon added – is Hope McFall, who was the first Manteca man to fall in World War and whose name graces American Legion Post 249.
Manteca Mural WWI pieces promises to be one of a kind