Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument - Denver, CO - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

The monument was dedicated on November 11, 1990. The Colorado Veterans Monument is both a memorial to those who lost their lives in service to our country and a tribute to veterans of the past, present, and future. The engraving reads "Dedicated by the People of Colorado in Gratitude and Respect for the Men and Women who have proudly served and sacrificed in our Nation's Armed Forces." There are five brass disks about 6"-8" in diameter of the emblem of each of the branches our Armed Services above the engraving. The top of the obelisk is lit at night. Tim Drago spearheaded the effort to create, fund and build the memorial. After a statewide contest was held, a committee of veterans chose the design submitted by Robert Koot and Richard Farley. The monument tower and wall were built of red sandstone from Lyons (Boulder County), Colorado, and represent the image of strength and vigilance. The beacon at the top of the tower represents lasting awareness and perpetual memory.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: Colorado Veterans Marker Text: Dedicated by the People of Colorado in Gratitude and Respect for the Men and Women who have proudly served and sacrificed in our Nation's Armed Forces Date of dedication: November 11, 1990 Who Put it Here?: Colorado Tribute to Veterans group Description of Memorial: The monument is near the Colorado State Capitol and is easily visible from the major streets in the area. It has a sitting area to view the monument and meditate for our veterans. A memorial to Private Joe P. Martinez, Colorado's first Congressional Medal of Honor recipient in WWII is nearby as well as a Civil War memorial in front of the state Capitol building. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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