Although this could really be anyone, the model is actually Ted Kozlowski, the current mayor of Stillwater. For those who know Ted, he's a positive man, always with a smile and a 'can-do' attitude. However, he also has a deeply soulful defender of Stillwater. In every breath, he looks over his city and desires the best for it and its residents. Much like the lift bridge that towers over the town, Ted is truly a sentinel over Stillwater. This painting represents those who care deeply for their communities, are always present and available and will always go the extra mile.