Another volunteer - this one an old hand at welding - Ray Kocsis. Ray was the welder on the original footbridge which is the base on which the replica bridge is being constructed - so every weld is a familiar one.

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Progress! The form is in place, the gravel has been poured and raked ... just waitin' for the concrete to be poured ... (if it ever stops raining!!) (May 17, 2004)

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The "spacers" have been placed, (by Dennis and Clell on Sunday, May 15, 2004), as well as four or five of the bridge's flooring boards have been put in place - and additional forms are ready to receive the concrete pour ...! (May 17, 2004)

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Bob Cross (at the edge of the picture) and Ross take some more measurements ... (the black drain pipe from around the "Walkway of Memories" periphery can be seen snaking it's way to the "creek"). (May 17, 2004)

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Jim, Bob and Ross do some final measuring before their next task ... and hoping that it doesn't rain before they can complete it! (May 17, 2004)

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The "Walkway of Memories" is finally coming together ... this a a veiw over the "safety fence"!. (May 17, 2004)

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Rebar is measured, cut, arranged, laid and tied!. (May 20, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The first of three Fischer Concrete trucks arrive to pour the "Walkway of Memories" base to receive the name-etched bricks. A "fully loaded" Fischer Concrete Truck can weigh up to 30 tons! It's one of the reasons the ground had to be VERY dry - to support the extreme weight of the trucks.(June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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Also showing up on time were the Ramey Construction company guys - to flatten and smooth the concrete as it poured from the Fischer Concrete trucks. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The first load is poured, and the Ramey Crew starts flattening and smoothing the surface of the "Walkway of Memories" base. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The flattening/smoothing process takes time, effort and coordination from the crew. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The second pour begins - and the Ramey Crew is right on top of what needs to be done. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The concrete continues to be spread over the "Walkway of Memories - and there is no wasted motion with these guys! (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The third pour is complete - all that remains is to smooth it. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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Are these guys workin' too hard, ya' think? (Left to Right: Veryl McCoy, Gary Christian, Ross Hall, Norm Bohon - (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The "Walkway of Memories" concrete base is completely poured! All that is left is some "final" touches.. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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Initials are placed into concrete that will be completely covered by portions of the replica Covered Bridge ... no one will be able to read them when the bridge is put in place ... but we know they'll be there forever! (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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More initials. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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Still MORE initials. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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And ... the rest of the initials. (June 1, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The first of two group pictues of those who were on hand at the "Walkway of Memories" concrete pour on. June1, 2004. Lft to Rgt: Norman Bohon, Judy Mitts, Barbara Freund, Veryl McCoy, Clell Furnell, Gary Christian, Ross Hall (photo by Jack Clark).

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The second of two group pictues of those who were on hand at the "Walkway of Memories" concrete pour on. June1, 2004. Lft to Rgt: Jack Clark, Judy Mitts, Barbara Freund, Veryl McCoy, Clell Furnell, Gary Christian, Ross Hall (picture by Norman Bohon). (June 1, 2004)

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The bricks started to be laid today - and here is a picture of the lady, (Barbara Freund), whose idea it was to have name-etched bricks in a walkway - which was later appropriately named: "Walkway of Memories". (June 8, 2004, picture by Norm Bohon)

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Ah ... no, Barbara ... those bricks are "glued" in place. Good luck in pickin' 'em up!. (June 8, 2004, picture by Norm)

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Jim Kreese watches as Bill "Dub" Wallace makes some changes on the bridge. (June 5, 2004, picture by Norm Bohon)

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Ross Hall and Clell Furnell check the measurements for a portion of the Howe Truss. (June 5, 2004, picture by Norm Bohon)

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Yes ... the Howe Trusses are beginning to appear on the bridge! We're getting closer and closer ... (June 10 2004 - photo provided by Dennis Houk)

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Same Howe Truss - from another angle ... (June 10,.2004 photo by Norm Bohon)

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The Howe Truss being formulated ... (June 10, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Jack's handing a sledge to Clell as Denny retreats down the ladder. (June 12, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Clell sets a spike in the upper beam as Denny and Jack steady the ladder. (June 12, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The "Crew" placing the upper beams on the Howe Trusses. (June 12, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The Howe Trusses rise from the brige - with more to come! (June 12, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The "Walkway of Memories" (from above) with retaining wall blocks in the foreground. Plywood was placed on the "curing" bricks for protection - and plastic sheeting to protect from rain. (June 17, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The "Walkway of Memories" from the left (south) side. Now, doesn't that look nice? Vernon Duncan (his back to the camera), Kent Crawford, and ... way at the top of the picture, Tim Duncan - all helping lay the name-etched bricks and associated work on the walkway. (June 17, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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A view from above the "Walkway of Memories" looking toward the replica Covered Bridge. Vernon is in the foreground ... and way out on the bridge is Judy Mitts. (June 17, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Clell inducts a new bridge builder, Bob Hardwick, into the Friends of The Covered Bridge. Thanks, Bob, for all your hard work and assistance! (June 19, 2004, photo by Dennis Houk)

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Ross is preping an upper plate with the able assistance of Clell. Each plate weighs 480 lbs. and is lifted to the top of each set of Howe Trusses ... not an easy job, and the plate "pockets" have to be accurate! (June 19, 2004, photo by Dennis Houk)

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Karl Kasak hand preps an end post on the bridge ... by hand ... just like the workers did on the original Old Covered Bridge. (June 19, 2004, photo by Dennis Houk)

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Ross, (now dubbed "The Router King"), preps a truss for assembly and subsequent placement. (June 19, 2004, photo by Dennis Houk)

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With components of the Howe Truss completed, Bill Wallace, Clell Furnell, Bob Hardwick and Ross Hall ... put it in it's permanent place in the bridge. (June 19, 2004, photo by Dennis Houk)

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The tie beam and knee beams are in place at the west end of the bridge. Good job, guys! (June 19, 2004, photo by Dennis Houk)

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The tie beam work is evident in the picture, and Dick Craig drops by to say "Hi" to the gang. (June 19, 2004, photo by Dennis Houk)

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The ceiling trusses are in place - and the steel ties can be seen between ceiling trusses. Let me tell ya' ... putting the trusses and upper plates is NOT easy work ... but here they are! (June 19, 2004, photo by Dennis Houk)

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A burnt beam, from the original Old Covered Bridge is in place, and once again helps support another bridge. Veryl examines it for the camera. (June 19, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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And this lovely, petite lady comes by after the workman are done, and sweeps and tidies up the bridge so they'll have a clean bridge to work on the next day ... Anna Lee Bail. Thank you, Anna Lee ... it's greatly appreciated! (June 19, 2004, photo by Jack Clark)

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The roof of the covered bridge needs shingles ... but first they have to be cut. Volunteering for this task at Rain Tree Farm were John Kelly, Veryl McCoy and Bill Noland. (June 21, 2004, photo by Bill Noland)

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Veryl and John cut walnut shingles, while Bill takes the photo.(June 21, 2004)

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The first roof rafters are placed! On the roof: Clell and Dennis - walking across the bridge is Ross, while Gary and David discuss bricklaying on the walkway. (June 22, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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More roof rafters are placed, and the walkway has received nearly all its retaining wall blocks. (June 23, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Roof rafters are in place - it's time to make the cross-members to attach the roof's shingles. That's Dennis sitting on a beam! (June 24, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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John Kelly places the very first shingles on the new roof! (June 24, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Not only have a LOT of shingles been placed, but a few sideboards have been placed as well. (June 26, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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A view from the other side of the bridge show how many sideboard have been attached - and MORE shingles! (June 28, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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It's really begining to look like a bridge!! Most of the side boards are up! (June 29, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The end facing is being placed on the east end of the bridge. (June 29, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The walkway take on more bricks. Clockwise, from upper left: Tim Duncan, John Kelly, Jim Kresse, Gary Christian, Barbara Freund, Vernon Duncan ... and between the stacks of retaining wall blocks is David Goldsmith. (June 22, 2004, picture by Norm Bohon)

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The Walkway of Memories has nearly all it's bricks placed - Dennis Houk admires Vernon Duncan's work. (June 29, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The entrance to the bridge. The nostalgic arch brings authenticity to the bridge - Ross Hall and Norm Bohon cut it out! Nice work, guys! (June 30, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The Sedalia Parks and Recreation Landscaping crew puts the finishing touches on the landscaping around the Walkway of Memories ... and it looks absolutely beautiful! (June 30, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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At the entryway to the Walkway of Memories, Vernon Duncan, the walkway brick mason, puts the final touches on the bricks - and his work is outstanding! (June 30, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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The shingles are half done ... and the sideboards are all but completed as well! (June 30, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Clell initiates Rudy Messerli into the fold of The Friends of The Covered Bridge by adorning Rudy with a "I'm A Bridge Builder" badge! Welcome, Rudy! (July 1, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Clell was on a roll! Here, he initiates Phillip Doyal as a Friends of The Covered Bridge member! Welcome to you, too, Phillip! I hope Cell pinned the "I'm a Bridge Builder" badge on Phillips' shirt - not his skin!! (July 1, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Yep. That's Vernon - preparing to pray to the "Brick God". (July 1, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Finally! All the sideboards, on both sides of the bridge, are in place! YIPPEE!! Good work guys! (July 1, 2004, photo by Norm Bohon)

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Oh my. The bridge is completed on July 3, 2004, and ready for dedication ceremonies. (photo by Randy Kirby - Sedalia News-Journal)

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It's just ... beautiful. (July 4, 2004, picture by Randy Kriby, Sedalia News-Journal)