Last modified: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:19 PM EST In North, Barrows Park rededicated The Color Guard of American Legion Post 49 honors veterans during North Attleboro’s Veterans Day ceremony at Barrows Park, which was rededicated. (Staff photos by Tom Maguire) Thank you, veterans! BY AMY DeMELIA SUN CHRONICLE STAFF NORTH ATTLEBORO - The temperature plummeted, but North Attleboro residents showed the warmth of their feelings for veterans during several ceremonies Tuesday honoring servicemen and women, and rededicating veterans' monuments. More than 125 people arrived at Barrows Park to thank veterans for their service. Following that service, the park, which was rehabilitated in a project led by Selectman Paul Belham and Park Director Steve Carvalho, was formally rededicated. Earlier in the day, the World War II plaque, which was renovated by Kyle Aptt as his Eagle Scout project, also was rededicated. Veterans Agent James McCann pointed out that the chill in the air was nothing compared with the conditions experienced by many veterans - from freezing waters encountered in World War II landings to the jungles of Vietnam to the sands of Iraq. "The brotherhood of veterans know what each other has gone through," McCann said. "Well done, faithful servants. We thank you." Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said it is important to honor veterans as often as possible. "If you walk down the street and identify a veteran by the medal, cap or whatever insignia tells us they served us, remember to say thank you," he said. To kick off the rededication of the park, new flags were raised. The park rehabilitation project was completely funded through donations of money, equipment and materials from local residents and companies. The property was regraded to add rolling hills to the park, and a new podium and lighting was installed. "This is a beautiful, beautiful park," said Jackie Savignano, commander of American Legion Post 49. "I work late at night, and every time I drive by, I can't believe how gorgeous it is." Plaques and citations were distributed to the many people who made the park upgrade possible. "There wasn't one person or one company that was responsible for this - it was collectively hundreds of people who got this project done," Carvalho said. "All of us participated and did what we did because it was a way to pay tribute to all of those who have the status of veteran," Belham said. Earlier in the day, a similar tribute was made at Veterans Park, when the World War II monument was officially rededicated. Aptt, a member of Boy Scout Troop 33, said he jumped at the chance to add bricks, rocks and a post and chain to the World War II monument to beautify it. "I could not say yes fast enough. I wanted to offer thanks to our World War II veterans," he said. AMY DeMELIA can be reached at 508-236-0334 or at ademelia@thesunchronicle.com.