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Highlights from the unveiling of the monument dedicated to Herb McKenley at the National Stadium on Wednesday November 25, 2009.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding presents Tanzania President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, with a miniature statue at the unveiling of the Herb McKenley monument. Basil Watson, the artist that created the sculptures, watches from behind the nation leaders.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding says a few words before the unveiling of the Herb McKenley monument at National Stadium.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding and Tanzania President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete are silhouetted by the lighting and cover on the monument dedicated to Herb McKenley, about to be revealed.
Michael McKenley, son of Herb McKenley, speaks after the unveiling of the monument dedicated to his father.
The Calabar High School choir performs for the crowd at the unveiling of the Herb McKenley monument at National Stadium.
The Calabar High School choir performs for the crowd at the unveiling of the Herb McKenley monument at National Stadium.
Vilma Charlton, President of The Olympians Association of Jamaica, gives tribute to Herb McKenley at National Stadium.
Tanzania President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete alongside Prime Minister Bruce Golding takes a moment to read the programme for the evening of the unveiling of the Herb McKenley monument at National Stadium.
Standing alongside her son Michael, Beverley McKenley recieves a model of the monument to her late husband Herb McKenley from the artist, Basil Watson.
Beverley McKenley shakes hands with Tanzania President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.
Monuments to Jamaican athletes are highlighted by artificial lighting as the sun sets on National Stadium, Charlemont High School sings, and the new Herb McKenley monument soon unveiled.
Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt pay a joint tribute to Herb McKenley at the unveiling of his monument in National Stadium.
Michael McKenley, son of Herb McKenley, speaks after the unveiling of the monument dedicated to his father.
Michael McKenley, son of Herb McKenley, speaks after the unveiling of the monument dedicated to his father.
The new Monument to Herb McKenley has been unveiled and now stands at National Stadium among other monuments to Jamaican athletes.
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