"A CE PEUPLE QU'ON VOULUT A GENOUX, IL FALLAIT UN MONUMENT QUI LE MIT DEBOUT"

Haiti’s Citadel:  The largest stone fortification of the colonial epoch in the New World

“A people brought to their knees built a monument that stood them on their feet”

AIME CESAIRE 1913-2008

HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL PYRAMID, BOTANICAL GARDEN

AND

MARINE SANCTUARY

www.haitianpyramid.org

A tourist attraction for Haiti

Russell Pelle, originator & Executive Director

The January 12, 2010 earthquake that struck Haiti was one of the worst natural disasters humanity has suffered. Port-au-Prince and other areas were devastated. 300,000 were buried in mass graves.

Those who perished in the earthquake should be honored.

Haiti must be rebuilt.

Reconstruction will require removal of millions of tons of debris.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A monument worthy of those who perished in this merciless earthquake could be constructed using debris cleared from areas devastated by the earthquake.

The monument should be built at the site of the unmarked mass grave.

In addition to honoring those who lost their lives in the earthquake, such a memorial could benefit the Haitian people as a tourist attraction.

At the summit, a large, flat open area with an eternal flame. A wide stairway, aligned with the sun every January 12, would ascend to the top. At the top of the stairway, a rainbow arch

of colored glass would be set aglow by the rays of the setting sun. The area around the pyramid would be a large botanical garden of Haitian flora – a forest with hiking trails – an ecological park.

We propose the monument take the form of a terraced pyramid.

This debris could be used to build a pyramid of tremendous size.

This is a low tech, labor intensive project, which could employ thousands of workers for years.

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An estimated 33,000,000 metric tons of debris must be cleared to make reconstruction possible.

Honor those who perished

Mass grave site outside Port-au-Prince

Satellite view of proposed site

Note severe deforestation . This view of the site, showing the ocean, inspired the idea of also creating a marine sanctuary.

The Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project will transform this area into an ecological park :

a tourist attraction!

Titanyen

Marine sanctuary

mass grave site

pyramid

and botanical gardens

Florida State Senator Tony Hill

Supports the Haitian

Memorial Pyramid Project

“By supporting the Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project, we are provided the opportunity to help this nation

become whole again”

Alvin Brown MayorJacksonville, Florida

“I wish you the best of luck and success in your efforts”

Corrine Brown U.S. Congresswoman 3rd District, Florida

“The many supporters of the Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project are committed to honoring the past and giving hope to future generations of Haitians at home and abroad.”

U.S. Senator

Bill Nelson

Russell Pelle, Executive Director and Roland Wasembeck, Treasurer, spent March 26 – April 3, 2011 in Haiti. Our main objectives in this week long visit to Haiti were to test reaction to the idea – which was very positive – develop our network of supporters . . .

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We examined our proposed site which we discovered was ideal for the pyramid . . .

and an artificial forest

- an ecological park

- a tourist attraction

an ecological park

botanical gardens – a forest with hiking trails

a tourist attraction

The site is on the coast:excellent for a Marine Sanctuarythe pyramid would be visible from the sea . . .

the huge monument a symbol of strength its illuminated rainbow arch . . . hope the flame . . . eternity the gardens . . . life

Geological aspects of the site were observed

Open grave trench reveals strataExposed strata show a consistentpattern of sedimentary layers

Minister of Tourism Patrick Delatour Russell Pelle (left) Minister Delatour (center), Roland Wasembeck (right)

Jean Rene BordeDirector of Cabinet Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator Jean Willam Jeanty

Vincent Mautepaus JeudyOXFAM

Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project, Inc2nd Mission to Haiti August 6 – 21, 2011

RUSSELL PELLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ROLAND WASEMBECK TREASURER

2nd Mission Objectives:1) Meet with government

Ministries2) Meet with Senators3) Meet with area Mayors4) Investigate reported

‘competing’ project5) Reach President Martelly’s

inner circle6) Meet with Sean Penn’s project

personnel 7) Revisit and explore proposed

project site – the mass grave at Ti Tanyen

8) Meet with Prime Minister of Haiti

9) Hold national press conference

1) accomplished2) accomplished3) accomplished4) accomplished

5) accomplished6) accomplished

7) accomplished

8) accomplished

9) accomplished

Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project, Inc.2nd Mission to Haiti: August 7 – 14, 2010

MINISTER OF RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND PARLIAMENT, JOSEPH JASMIN, FACILITATED SEVERAL MEETINGS FOR US.

SENATOR CARLOS LEBON, UNITY PARTY. SENATOR LEBON IS CHAIR OF SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE.

WE HAD AN EXCELLENT MEETING WITH HIM, AND HE ARRANGED A MEETING FOR US WITH A GROUP OF SENATORS THE FOLLOWING DAY.

IN SENATE BUILDING: ( LEFT TO RIGHT) SENATORS MELIUS HYPPOLITE, OPL PARTY; CARLOS LEBON, UNITY PARTY; FRANÇOIS SAINVIL, UNITY; SIMON DESRAS, UNITY; JEAN BAPTISTE BIEN AIME, UNITY; -- RUSSELL PELLE, ROLAND WASEMBECK -- WENCESCLASS LAMBERT, LESPWA PARTY;JOCELERME PRIVERT, UNITY; (NOT SHOWN – ANDRIS RICHE, ALTERNATIVE PARTY)

NADEGE JOACHIM, 2ND MAYOR OF PORT-AU-PRINCE, LIKED THE PROJECT. SHE ARRANGED FOR US TO MEET WITH AN ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT MICHAEL MARTELLY.

WE HAD HEARD THAT ANOTHER PROJECT WAS ALREADY UNDERWAY – WHICH COULD PREVENT OURS FROM BEING AUTHORIZED. DOLORES NEPTUNE, WHO LOST A SON IN THE EARTHQUAKE, HAD BEEN ADVOCATING A MEMORIAL PROJECT - BUT IT WAS NOT ADVANCING. WE AGREED OUR IDEAS WERE “IN COMPLETE HARMONY”. .

MAYOR JOACHIM ARRANGED A MEETING WITH CONSEILLER DU PRÉSIDENT DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE JEAN FRITZ JEAN LOUIS. MR. JEAN LOUIS TOLD US HE LIKED THE PROJECT BUT COULD NOT RECOMMEND IT TO PRESIDENT MARTELY UNTIL THE PLANS WERE DEVELOPED IN GREATER DETAIL AND WE COULD DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO FINANCE IT. HE RECOMMENDED WE MEET WITH THE MAYOR OF CABARET, THE TOWN NEAREST TO THE MASS GRAVE SITE, AND HAVE HIM WRITE A LETTER SUPPORTING THE PROJECT.

Thomas Joseph Wills, Mayor of Cabaret, the town nearest to the proposed site of the

Haitian Memorial Pyramid, Botanical Gardens and Marine Sanctuary, lost his

home in the earthquake.

He wrote a letter endorsing the Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project, Inc and

appealing for funds for its realization.

Edwin Mardochee Paraison, Minister of Haitians Living Abroad, (the “10th Department”), endorsed the Haitian Memorial

Pyramid Project, Inc.

He arranged a press conference with project treasurer Roland Wasembeck and the Haitian Prime Minister August 19th

Exploring the proposed site of the

Haitian Memorial Pyramid, Botanical Gardens and Marine Sanctuary

Russell Pelle

Roland

Wasembeck

Solar Alignment at the Site RUSSELL PELLE ROLAND WASEMBECK

August 17th Roland Wasembeck held a press conference at the University in Cap Haitian.

HE SHOWED POWER POINTS INTRODUCING THE HAITIAN MEMORIAL PYRAMID PROJECT AND A REPORT ON OUR MARCH 26 – APRIL 3, 2011 MISSION TO HAITI.

MR. WASEMBECK DISCUSSED THE PROJECT WITH TELEVISION AND RADIO REPORTERS. HE MET WITH ANOTHER TELEVISION STATION THE FOLLOWING DAY.

Mr. Wasembeck met with Haitian Prime Minister Jean Max Bellerive August 19th in Port –au –Prince.

PRIME MINISTER BELLERIVE LIKED THE PROJECT AND SAID HE COULD FACILITATE A MEETING WITH U.N SPECIAL ENVOY TO HAITI BILL CLINTON TO PRESENT THE HAITIAN MEMORIAL PYRAMID PROJECT, INC.

The Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project, Inc. 2nd Mission to Haiti concluded with a national press

conference on August 20th.EDWIN PARAISON, MINISTER OF HAITIANS LIVING ABROAD, CALLED A PRESS CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT.

THE PRESS CONFERENCE WAS HELD AT THE MINISTRY OFFICE, WITH ROLAND WASEMBECK AND REYNOLD MEDINA REPRESENTING THE PROJECT.

IDB President Luis Moreno President William Clinton

President Michel Martelly

Russell Pelle hands President Martelly

a brochure and explains the ‘How long are you going to be in Haiti?’ Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project

“Invest in Haiti Forum” Karibe Hotel, Port-

au-Prince, Haiti November 29 ,2011

facebook likesHaitian President Micheal Martelly

US President Bill Clinton

Michelle Obama First Lady, USA

Yéle HaitiNon-Profit Organization

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Organization of American States Community & Government

Clinton Bush Haiti FundNon-Profit Organization

United Nations Association, HaitiNon-Profit Organization

Ministere de l’ InterieurGovernment Organization

Doctors Without Borders/Medicins San Frontiéres

Sean PennActor/Director

Shakira Musician/Band

Marriot InternationalTravel/Leisure

Haiti World Cup 2014Professional Sports Team

Caribbean Airlines

National Geographic Magazine / Society

CHOOSE HAITI Retail and Consumer Merchandise

ConstructionProduct/Service

United Nations FoundationNon-Governmental Organization

History Channel TV Network

World Architects Society/Culture

CLEAR THE DEBRIS

HONOR THE DEAD

Create thousands of jobs!Develop a tourist attraction!

The Great Pyramid of Egypt was built to honor one man …

The Haitian Memorial Pyramid will honor 300,000

Summary of the progress of the Haitian Memorial Pyramid

Project, Inc.

Conceived in Jacksonville, Florida by Russell Pelle several months after the January 12, 2010 earthquake.

1st to hear & support the idea: Roland Wasembeck

1st draft executive summary & sketch of pyramid March 2010.

Presented to & supported by Florida State Senator Anthony Hill at a Haitian-American beach party.

Executive Board established and project incorporated November 10, 2010.

1st endorsement: Senator Hill Nov. 24, 2010.

Discussed with and supported by Jacksonville mayoral candidate Alvin Brown…

1st Mission to Haiti: March 26 – April 3rd, 2011

Endorsed by Jacksonville Fl, Mayor Alvin Brown, U.S. Congresswoman Corrine Brown, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson

2st Mission to Haiti: August 6 - 21, 2011. Excellent meetings with Government Ministers, Senators, Port-au-Prince Mayor, Presidential Adviser and Prime Minister. Officials indicate project could be authorized following presentation of more detailed plans and demonstration of fund-raising ability.

August 20, 2011 press conference with Minister of Haitians Living Abroad to support the Haitian Memorial Pyramid Project.

November 29, 2011 encounter with President Martelly at Invest in Haiti Forum

WWW.HAITIANPYRAMID.ORG

A TOURIST ATTRACTION FOR HAITI

 TREMBLEMENT DE TERRE HAÏTIEN PYRAMIDE COMMÉMORATIF, JARDIN BOTANIQUE ET SANCTUAIRE AQUATIQUE

 

www.haitianpyramid.orgHaitian Memorial Pyramid Project, Inc

une attraction touristique pour Haïti

Russell Pelle, initiateur et directeur exécutif

TREMBLEMENT DE TERRE HAÏTIEN 

PYRAMDE COMMÉMORATIF JARDIN BOTANIQUE 

ET  SANCTUAIRE AQUATIQUE