I asked her to rest for a few minutes by leaning against the statue, saying she must be tired. “I was tired a long time ago”, she murmured. For a brief moment, Elizabeth’s thoughts were somewhere else. I clicked the shutter. She is a strong lady, and her fight continues as she now seeks to protect her son from discrimination.

The life-size cast bronze statues statues were designed and sculpted by Little Rock artist John Deering, assisted by his wife Kathy, also an artist. Deering incorporated personality traits which were "often associated with each of the individuals: Elizabeth Eckford in front, looking ahead with a mix of stoicism and apprehension." The memorial is located on the Arkansas State Capitol grounds on the north end of the building off Third Street --- ironically, outside the office window of former Governor Faubus who tried to stop the students.