The Support Our Soldiers Foundation hosted a dedication ceremony for the long-awaited Veteran’s Monuments Park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 100 SE Buffalo Ave. in Cedaredge.

The dedication marked the realization of founder Cathy Meskel’s vision to create a place where veterans and community members alike can come to reflect, remember and honor military veterans. The park features 13 marble monuments that tell the stories of America’s wars from World War I through Afghanistan. Each monument was hand-drawn and carved by local artist Lark Abel and her team.

“This park stands as a living reminder of sacrifice and gratitude,” Meskel said. “It’s a place for healing, learning and pride for our veterans, their families and generations to come.”

The project came to life through the dedication of local volunteers and supporters at every stage: Michelle Roberts assisted with acquiring the land; Bill Challis, Steve Houghton and Scotty Malmgrem prepared the grounds and designed the park’s landscape and flow; John Hoffman volunteered as the electrician; and Malmgrem also hand-crafted two custom flagpoles, one for 9/11 and another honoring POWs, that now rise over the park.

To learn more about the foundation, the monuments or upcoming plans for the park, visit www.supportoursoldiersfoundation.org.