Veterans Memorial - Denver, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.859 W 104° 59.342
13S E 500939 N 4399749
Powerful memorial near The Church of the Holy Ghost in downtown Denver
Waymark Code: WM9H5Z
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2010
Views: 7
This memorial is easy to walk past until one glances up. From a distance, I thought 'someone' was laying on top of the high wall because I saw the arm hanging down. Then I realized it was a sculpture. As I walked closer, I realized the figure was covered in a tarp. At first, I thought is would be a religious-based sculpture since it is adjacent to Holy Ghost Church. Then I noticed the distinct tread on the boots and realized it was a Vietnam era soldier who had made the ultimate sacrifice. It is both a powerful and eery piece. I was unsuccessful in discovering more about the donors.
The sculptor is A. Thomas Schomberg (
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visit link) This memorial was revealed on Memorial Day, 1986.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Veterans
Marker Text:
VETERANS MEMORIAL
Gift of
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Kane
Given to
The Church of the Holy Ghost
5/26/1986
Date of dedication: May 26, 1896
Who Put it Here?: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Kane
Description of Memorial:
This monument is in the shared plaza of a busy office building and the Church of the Holy Ghost. I noticed it because of the arm hanging down.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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