Veterans Statue Project Progressing

The River Valley Veterans National Cemetery Association has worked for the past seven years to raise $25,000 for the construction of a statue.  It arrived in Ft. Smith on June 26.  It will be placed at the Ft. Smith National Cemetery as a tribute to all of the veterans who died in combat and to all those still fighting for America's freedom.  Member Robert Castillo has been working on the project in honor of his oldest son, A. J. who gave the ultimate sacrifice three years ago.

The organizers are still working on getting around $25,000 needed to pay the statue off.  An official dedication ceremony unveiling the statue to the public is being planned for November.

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