Legends in light laser show
“Legends in Light” is the....
Crazy Horse to end laser light show Sept.September 30, will mark the end of an era as the Legends in Light® laser show shines for the last time against the Mountain at Crazy.
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Sept. 30 will mark the end of an era as the Legends in Light laser show shines for the last time against the Mountain at Crazy Horse Memorial. What began as a dream and a generous one million dollar donation from Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s mogul Ray Kroc, went on to amaze and entertain Crazy Horse Memorial visitors from all over the world for nearly 20 years.
By her death in 2003, Joan Kroc was known for her philanthropic work, promoting world peace, supporting spiritually-based nonprofit organizations, schools, shelters, medical research and programs to help people and nations communicate better.
“She set a dynamic example...and she included Crazy Horse in the multitude of good works she did for people in so many walks of life,” Ruth Ziolkowski said of Joan Kroc in a 1985 interview.
Viga Ziolkowski, daughter of sculptor Korczak and Ruth Ziolkowski, remembers the early planning stages fondly.
“Mother told Joan the idea for