Walkway of Honor dedicated at Rose Garden

Fred Lynch

Thursday, June 5, 2014

The dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden on Wednesday, June 4 at Capaha Park featured live music and plein-air artists.

Rose lovers gather Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the dedication of the new Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
Rose art by Becky Coleman is displayed Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the dedication of the new Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. Commemorative stones purchased by donors are featured on the walkway. (Fred Lynch)
"Handpicked" with Christine Simmons, left, Stan Hargis and John Simmons provide music at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
Plein-air artist Judy Hoffman paints roses at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.

Plein-air artist Stephanie Bennett paints a rose bush at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
"Easy Does It" floribunda is part of the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
Plein-air artist Deanna Long paints a rose at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
Plein-air artist Becky Coleman paints a rose at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
The dedication Wednesday, June 4, 2014 of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.

Plein-air artist Renee Gordon paints a rose at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
The dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
Mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
People gather for the dedication Wednesday, June 4, 2014 of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
Nancy Bahn, right, speaks with Bonnie Kipper at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the dedication of of the Walkway of Honor included, from left, Julia Thompson, Brock Davis, Mayor Harry Rediger, Elena Perryman, Nancy Bahn, Nadine Davis, Anne Foust and Bonnie Kipper.
The dedication Wednesday, June 4, 2014 of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
Brock Davis, left, Elena Perryman and Byron Foust pose for a photo Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.
Ann Crites, left, Carl Blanchard and Jennifer Lipps pose for a photo Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the dedication of the Walkway of Honor in the Rose Display Garden at Capaha Park.