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Statue of Spencer the Boston Marathon dog unveiled along route
Updated: 10:39 PM EDT Mar 30, 2024
For years, Spencer the dog cheered on thousands of runners competing in the Boston Marathon whether rain or shine.On Saturday, a statue was unveiled in Ashland for the golden retriever known for his adorable support of Boston Marathon athletes. Spencer became an icon for holding his “Boston Strong” flag at his usual spot on the route near Ashland State Park, regardless of the weather, for nine years.Spencer died last February at the age of 13 after multiple battles with cancer.It’s a great story,” Rich Powers, Spencer’s owner said after the unveiling. “Even if you don’t know his story, how can you not look at a statue with a sign, you know, a dog looking up, holding some positive flags? How could that be a bad story? So, even if you don’t know his story, I think the statue is going to mean something to you.””Those who know Spencer and met him in the world and people who are fortunate enough to meet him can attest… he was just truly an angel,” Powers said. The statue that pays homage to Spencer was created by Canton artist, Jeff Buccacio, of Buccacio Sculpture Services.It is located along mile 2 of the Boston Marathon course, at the intersection of Olive, Frankland, and West Union Streets in Ashland.
For years, Spencer the dog cheered on thousands of runners competing in the Boston Marathon whether rain or shine.
On Saturday, a statue was unveiled in Ashland for the golden retriever known for his adorable support of Boston Marathon athletes.
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Spencer became an icon for holding his “Boston Strong” flag at his usual spot on the route near Ashland State Park, regardless of the weather, for nine years.
Spencer died last February at the age of 13 after multiple battles with cancer.
It’s a great story,” Rich Powers, Spencer’s owner said after the unveiling. “Even if you don’t know his story, how can you not look at a statue with a sign, you know, a dog looking up, holding some positive flags? How could that be a bad story? So, even if you don’t know his story, I think the statue is going to mean something to you.”
“Those who know Spencer and met him in the world and people who are fortunate enough to meet him can attest… he was just truly an angel,” Powers said.
The statue that pays homage to Spencer was created by Canton artist, Jeff Buccacio, of Buccacio Sculpture Services.
It is located along mile 2 of the Boston Marathon course, at the intersection of Olive, Frankland, and West Union Streets in Ashland.
