Salute to a Hero Dedication

Honor guard

Singing of "My Country 'Tis of Thee"

"We are gathered to dedicate a statue that honors..."

"Men and women who, in giving themselves, have endured..."

Salute to a Hero    April 25, 2014

Artist/sculptor Mike Scovel & wife Dusti

Salute to a Hero    April 25, 2014

Unveiling

Salute to a Hero

Salute to a Hero    April 25, 2014

"This statue is made possible through individual donations..."

"May this statue be a reminder..."

"of the sacrifices that have been made, and will be made..."

Salute to a Hero    April 25, 2014

Veterans and families receive a "flower of gratitude".

Salute to a Hero

Recitation of "I Am the Flag of the United States of America"

Artist as a veteran receives flower

Salute to a Hero    April 25, 2014

Salute to a Hero

Salute to a Hero    April 25, 2014

Jo List leads "America the Beautiful"

Salute to a Hero

Alice Mack includes taps and song

Salute to a Hero    April 25, 2014

Singing of "God Bless America"

Fourth graders gather

Boy saluting flag, holding a folded flag for one who has died in service with tear from his eye.

Make this world a better place.

Artist and library director at statue

Salute to a Hero

"May we all be enriched by our support of each other."

Salute to a Hero    April 25, 2014