Photos: Utahns mark dedication of memorial for military families with loved ones lost in line of duty

Jennifer and Dennis Moxon place a yellow rose for their son, Sgt. Douglas Lee Moxon, at the base of the new Gold Star Families Memorial in North Ogden on Saturday. The memorial, the first of its kind in Utah, was created through donations, according to the organizations involved including the city of North Ogden, Follow the Flag and the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation. The memorial was dedicated on Saturday. “Our organization and its members are extremely grateful for all those who have donated the time, labor and funding to make this beautiful monument a reality as we seek to honor all those who have lost a loved one in our service,” organizers said in a statement.

Stephen Allen, younger brother of 1st Lt. Kage Allen, U.S. Air Force, mimics the salute silhouette on the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
State and local leaders join with families as the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is unveiled in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Scott Mitchell places a yellow rose in memory of his son, Staff Sgt. Alex Scott Mitchell, U.S. Air Force, at the base of the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Linda Larsen places a yellow rose in memory of her son, Christian Fox Larsen, at the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument as she and her husband Steven join other families and special guests for a unveiling ceremony in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Ray Christensen places a yellow rose in memory of his son, Spc. Ryan Christensen, at the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A group of Marines join with others from all branches of the armed services as well as community and local leadership at the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A large crowd gathers for the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
State and local leaders join with families as the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is unveiled in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Kirk Chugg, director of Follow the Flag North Ogden, speaks as the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is dedicated in North Ogden on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News