Walkway to the Smithfield Veterans' Memorial. Photo by Richard Mello.

Walkway plaque at the Smithfield Veterans' Memorial.

Dedication plaque on the main stone at the Memorial.

Larger view of the dedication plaque.

Wreath displayed at the dedication.

Posting of the colors for the first time (1).

Posting of the colors for the first time (2).

Posting of the colors for the first time (3).

Posting of the colors for the first time (4)

Posting of the colors for the first time (5).

Flag flies over the Memorial in 2004. Photo by Richard Mello.

State of Rhode Island flag flown at the Memorial.

Plaques representing all the armed services surround the Memorial. 2004 photo by Richard Mello.

Redress colors

Taps

Drummer.

Major General John Capalbo dedicates the Memorial.

Long view of the walkway.

View of the ceremony.

Sign at the Memorial.

National Guard members at ease.

World War II plaque. There are plaques for all conflicts represented at the Memorial.

United States Marines plaque. There are plaques for all the U.S. armed services represented at the Memorial.

Plaque honoring Norman Vezina, former Marine & the only Smithfield Police officer to give his life in the line of duty.

Committee members who built the memorial.

Collage of the ceremony. Pictured is the late John Devine, committee member and former Marine, RI State Police Captain and Smithfield Police Chief.