In 2008, Old Settlers Association President Kathy Dagon proposed a public tribute for the 125th Old Settlers celebration, a depiction of Abraham Lincoln to stand on the newly constructed Hillsboro Plaza. After a substantial donation by the Association, she led the fundraising and acquisition of the statue "Among Friends." Her tireless efforts, together with those of a dedicated committee and hundreds of community donors, honored Lincoln's much enjoyed visits to Hillsboro. The statue was dedicated on August 16, 2009. Dagon died in April 2015 while still serving as president of Old Settlers, a role she had held for 27 years. Her civic service and contributions to Hillsboro and its residents endure in Lincoln Plaza in downtown Hillsboro.