Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument - Denver, CO
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N 39° 44.357 W 104° 59.199
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An obelisk is an integral part of the Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument located in Lincoln Park between the State Capitol and Denver City and County Building.
Waymark Code: WM9K6B
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2010
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The monument was dedicated on November 11, 1990. The (
visit link) 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. (
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