More than 100 people turned out Saturday morning for the dedication of the Salina Fire Department’s tribute plaza, including the unveiling of the statue at the heart of the plaza. They weren’t disappointed!

People crowded around the northwest corner of Seventh and Elm, where the plaza is located at Station No. 1. The plaza is a tribute to current and past Salina firefighters and all they have done/do for Salinans and Saline County residents.

The Salina Fire Department Honor Guard raised the United States flag and Robert Levis, Salina Fire Department Chaplain, offered a prayer.

(Read more: The Salina Post)