Tony Ottone's Snow Sculpture Honors DStrong & The Pats

East Providence's Tony Ottone, Jr. likes to make things. His snow creations in recent years have received national attention. Ottone took advantage of this season's first snowfall by creating a snow sculpture which honors the New England Patriots and young Dorian Murray. Dorian is the 8 year old Westerly, RI boy who is dying of cancer. The DStrong image is support of Dorian's wish to become "famous" has been flashed by people across the world.

"I only wish I had more snow to make it bigger," said Ottone. Tony Ottone recently suffered the loss of his Dad. This year's first snow sculpture was done with a sense of melancholy in the air. "To Dorian, and all others that have fought and continue to fight the cancer battle - this is for you. This one was very emotional."

Ottone invites people to stop by his Forbes Street, Riverside home and "stand behind it and take a picture." If past winter seasons are a gauge, people will do just that. Said one admirer of Tony Ottone quoting the Costner baseball film, "... he has built it and they will come."