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Colorado - Las Animas County - B-24 Memorial Plaque
A plaque dedicated to the memory of two B-24 crews who died in a collision during training near this location
Approximately 18 miles northeast of Trinidad on US-350
37 23 11N 104 14 18W

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Andrew,
Thanks for posting some more Colorado veteran memorials. I was hoping my photos would prompt others to do the same.
- Randy Bishop

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Andrew,
Thanks for posting some more Colorado veteran memorials. I was hoping my photos would prompt others to do the same.
- Randy Bishop

Yes, thank you both for sharing these!

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I have found that some of the leg work on this subject has been done. The Historical Marker Database has several other memorials that have not previously been listed on this forum. Photos and Coordinates can be found at the links below.

Littleton War Memorial - a WWII memorial constructed by the City of Littleton
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=46114
I used to live about 3 blocks from here, this memorial is very Motorcycle accessible.

Colorado Soldier's Memorial - a Civil War Memorial constructed by the State on the grounds of the Capitol Building.
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=4745

Colorado State Veterans' Memorial
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=46079

Joe P. Martinez Statute - A memorial to the first Coloradan awarded the Medal of Honor in WWII
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=46100

USS Colorado BB-45 Memorial - A marker dedicated to those who served on the USS Colorado
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=46195

"Diamond Lil" - A B-52, which saw service in Vietnam, dedicated to the members of the Strategic Air Command, placed on pedestals on the grounds of the US Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs. Accessible to non-service members.
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=43208

Kit Carson County Veterans' Memorial - A county veterans' memorial in Burlington, CO
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=45565

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Colorado – Air Force Academy – Memorial dedicated to the men and women of the Strategic Air Command who flew and maintained the B52-D bomber.
At the Air Force Academy north of Colorado Springs. From I-25 and Academy Blvd, north about 5.5 miles to exit 156, then west on N Gate Blvd about 1.2 miles. Normally open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but check ahead at http://www.usafa.af.mil/information/visitors/index.asp
39 01 15.5N 104 50 59.0W


Colorado – Colorado Springs – Honors General William Jackson Palmer, Union General in Civil War, awarded Medal of Honor, founder of Colorado Springs and the Denver and Rio Grande narrow gauge railroad.
In Colorado Springs, in middle of intersection of N Nevada Ave and E Platte Ave.
38 50 17.2N 104 49 16.3W


- Randy Bishop, Colorado

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You guys have me all excited about my plan to ride the Colorado TOH this year. MMM mmm mmm daydreaming already!

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You guys have me all excited about my plan to ride the Colorado TOH this year. MMM mmm mmm daydreaming already!

Yes, Colorado has a nice lineup waiting for you!

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Colorado – Pueblo – Memorial honoring the four Medal of Honor recipients from Pueblo. - A 2012 ToH site.
Pueblo is called the Home of Heroes because it is the only city that has four recipients of the Medal of Honor.
In Pueblo, in front of the Pueblo Convention Center, on east side of Central Main St, between E 1st St and Richmond Ave.
38 15 59.2N 104 36 29.6W


Colorado – Pueblo – Memorial honoring veterans of Pueblo County, including Medal of Honor recipients and veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, and the War on Terror. The replica of the Statue of Liberty was one of 200 given in 1950 by the Boy Scouts to cities around the US.
In Pueblo, in front of the Pueblo County Courthouse, on W 10th St between N Main St and Court St.
38 16 34.9N 104 36 34.0W


Colorado – Pueblo – Memorial honoring veterans of all wars.
In Pueblo, in Mineral Palace Park, northeast of N Santa Fe Ave and W 15th St., by the bridge leading to the old bandstand.
38 16 55.8N 104 36 22.7W


Colorado – Pueblo – Memorial dedicated to those who served in Vietnam.
In Pueblo, in parkway north of W 26th St between northbound N Elizabeth St and southbound N Elizabeth St.
38 17 38.8N 104 36 54.6W


Colorado – Pueblo – Three memorials, one in honor of the soldiers and sailors of WWI, one dedicated to members of the WWI 89th Division Society of Pueblo, and one in memoriam of the U.S.S. Maine and veterans of the Spanish American War..
In Pueblo, in parkway north of W 28th St between northbound N Elizabeth St and southbound N Elizabeth St.
38 17 49.4N 104 36 54.2W


Bonus location: The Pueblo Aircraft Museum ( http://www.pwam.org ) at the airport east of Pueblo on US-50.

- Randy Bishop

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Colorado – Littleton – Littleton World War II Memorial, dedicated to the millions of men and women of the United States who served their country during World War II.
In Littleton, in Ketring Park, on northeast corner of S Gallup St and W Lake St.
39 36 29.1N 105 00 05.7W


Colorado – Littleton – Veterans Memorial
In Littleton, in Littleton Cemetery, entrance on S Prince St near W Parkhill Ave.
39 26 23.6N 105 00 59.6W

Bonus location – Headstone for Alfred Packer, infamous prospector in Lake City, CO, in 1873-74.
In Littleton Cemetery, just over the hill to the south of the veterans memorial.
39 36 18.7N 105 00 59.6W


- Randy Bishop

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Colorado – Littleton – A 2013 ToH site - Danny Dietz Memorial
Memorial honors Navy SEAL Danny Dietz who grew up in a nearby neighborhood. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism while serving in a four-man special reconnaissance team in Afghanistan in 2005. “Petty Officer Dietz fought valiantly against a numerically superior enemy force, defending his team in a harrowing gunfight, until he was mortally wounded.”
In Littleton, in Berry Park, on southwest corner of W Berry Ave and S King St.
39 37 00.7N 105 02 06.1W


Colorado – Loveland – Dwayne Webster Veteran’s Park – Honors Seaman Second Class Webster who was killed in action on December 7, 1941, on the U.S.S. Arizona. A second memorial is dedicated to Loveland veterans who gave their all to preserve our freedom.
In Loveland, on southwest corner of W Eisenhower Blvd and N Grant Ave.
40 24 23.6N 105 04 50.0W



Bonus location – On the other side of W Eisenhower Blvd is one of the 1950-vintage Boy Scout replicas of the Statue of Liberty.
- Randy Bishop, Highlands Ranch, Co