If you never have dreams, they can never come true.

Years back, I made a wish. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were a statue honoring Buster Keaton in the "hometown" we share? A symbol to a man who made the world laugh - in a language we all understand.

I knew of only one in existence.

Never could I image that the same statue would find it's way to Muskegon.

Dare to Dream . . .

Forty-four years after his death, Buster Keaton’s back in town.

A life-size bronze statue of the great silent-film comedian has been purchased, for $22,000, by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.

This bronze statue of Buster Keaton will be placed on Western Avenue June 30.Formerly on display in California at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum, the statue arrived in Muskegon last week.

Subject to approval on an encroachment permit from the city of Muskegon, the statue will be unveiled publicly on June 30.