Smithfield Veterans Memorial

Smithfield's veterans memorial is the newest kind of remembrance: a Scout project. Jon Cheatham of Team 309 organized it as his Eagle Scout service work, and the town dedicated it in November 2016. The front face carries Lincoln — honor to the soldier and sailor, and honor also to the citizen who serves the same cause at home. The back answers in the vernacular of veterans' halls everywhere: all gave some, some gave all. A century and a half of Smithfield service, held up by a teenager who did the organizing.

What the plaque says

[front panel] “Honor to the Soldier and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor also to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” — Abraham Lincoln [back panel]All gave some. Some gave all. Let us give to those that gave. Eagle Scout Project by Jon Cheatham, Team 309 Dedicated November 2016

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• American West Heritage Center — 3.2 mi
  A living history farm spanning 160 acres of Cache Valley
• Logan — 7.0 mi
  A vibrant college town tucked into a stunning mountain valley
• Jardine Juniper — 10 mi
  One of the oldest living trees in the world at over 1,500 years old
• Tony Grove Lake — 11 mi
  A glacial alpine lake at 8,100 feet surrounded by wildflower meadows

More markers nearby

• Ira Merrill — steps away
• Richmond Fort — 5.9 mi
• Unknown Pioneers — 6.3 mi
• Logan Community Center — 6.7 mi