Derry, Ireland, March 22, 2005 (Xtvworld.Com) -- The memorial designed by Terry Quigley, and created by artistic sculptor Maurice Harron, is a fitting tribute to the late singer who stole the hearts of millions with his wonderful voice.

The movie, “Hear My Song�, starring Ned Beatty, brought Josef’s extraordinary life to the attention of a mass audience, accelerating sales of the CD of the same name.

Composer and pianist Phil Coulter, and John Hume, a well known politician, and many more important people were at the ceremony.

Josef’s extraordinary tenor voice, and the mischievous glint in his twinkling Irish eyes, won the admiration of music lovers everywhere.

The writer is happy to admit to playing a small part in the realisation of the Josef Locke memorial by getting the media in Ireland, north and south, to cover the Josef Locke statue campaign story throughout 2003 and 2004.

Maurice Colgan.

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