On May 27, 2024, the Unites States Memorial Day, Brendan Jamison created an outdoor sculpture at Drumhillagh in County Cavan, Ireland. The artwork is in memory of the children who have died in school shootings across America. Made with 1,500 bamboo sticks, they are individually dipped in candle wax over three weeks. The wax is melted in large stock pots, then oil paint is poured in, mixed thoroughly, an intensity of color is absorbed by the liquid wax, strengthening the material, before 30 layers of wax coating is applied to each length of bamboo. The undulating sculpture begins at the base of the ash tree with elements at 4 feet high (120 cm) and meanders down the slope to smaller rods at 1 feet high (30 cm).

Jamison states,

"Following an invitation in August 2023 to tackle the heavy subject matter of mass shootings in the USA, the Lone Ash Project is the first in a series of memorial sculptures for children, aimed at raising awareness as a 'call to action' to do everything in our power to try to prevent such horrific events continuing to traumatize local communities across America.

Each wax element can symbolize the vibrant energetic spirit of a young victim, once full of the joys of Spring, embracing the wonders of the world, before the act of brutal barbaric bloodshed. Now each little spirit flows like a river of souls from a weeping ash tree".

Chosen for its spiritual associations, the material of wax is used in many different religions throughout the world, often as an aid to prayer. In the context of this sculpture, the intensity of color can also reference childhood play through bright-colored toys and candy.

The artist chose the Ash for its ancient symbolism as a sheltering tree for healing and regeneration. It features in Norse mythology as 'Yggdrasil', an evergreen tree that drinks from three magical springs. It also appears in Italian folklore and was used in magic rituals in Britain during pagan times. In the Summer months, grazing cows rest in the shade of the tree, protected from the heat of the midday Sun. Outstretched like protective arms, the branches envelop anyone who sits beneath it. The tree produces 'helicopter seeds' or 'keys' which are popular with children as they throw the seeds in the air and watch the rotations float to the ground.

The artist extends his sincere gratitude to the owner of the land, who not only granted permission at the site, but also offered wonderful insight into the history and geography of the area. On the set-up day, he volunteered enormous energy and enthusiasm for all the tasks, making the entire project run so smoothly. The Cavan landscape is beautiful, and this particular hill, distinctive with its gentle ash, captivates the imagination as it radiates a magic aura.