<sod >Hundreds of people, including former Army Rangers and veterans from around the country, turned out to witness the statueâs unveiling, which was described by one local as the âgreatest thing that ever happened to the city of Fort Smithâ, 5 News reports.< eod>< sod > Hundreds of people, including former Army Rangers and veterans from around the country, turned out to witness the statueâs unveiling, which was described by one local as the "greatest thing that ever happened to the city of Fort Smith." It took three years for the Darby Legacy Project to fund and organise the installation of the 12ft monument, It was funded by private donations and the sale of personalised dedication bricks, which cost $75 (Â£50), according to the projectâs website.< eod>