Colorado Suggestion

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Just south of the Police\Fire Department at 203 S 9th St Rocky Ford, CO 81067in Rocky Ford, is a Firefighter's memorial.

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Randy - I really appreciate your postings. They will certainly help for 2014!

Janet

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Colorado - Fort Carson - The Mountain Post Global War on Terror Fallen Soldiers' Memorial.
On south side of Colorado Springs. On CO-115, turn east on Nelson Blvd toward Gate 1, the main gate to Ft. Carson. Take the first right, then an immediate right into the parking lot for the memorial. Easy access in and out without needing to enter the post.
38 44 15.9N 104 48 24.7W



- Randy Bishop, Colorado

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Colorado – Breckenridge – A 2012 ToH site. Soldiers of the Summit memorial. In the memory of the men of the 10th Mountain Division who gave their lives. In appreciation for the great contribution the returning veterans have made to Breckenridge skiing. In gratitude for the men and women of the new 10th Mountain Division who are now serving so gallantly. A second plaque reads, “America’s Mountain Soldiers, History of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II. To the 996 men killed in action, to the 3,938 men wounded, and 20 POWs, to the courageous men who fought for our freedom, this memorial is dedicated. The people of the United States thank you, and my God be with you.”
In Breckenridge, on the southwest corner of South Park Ave and 4 O’Clock Rd, at the south end of the parking lot, on the Blue River Bikeway near The Dredge Restaurant and Bar.
39.478775,-106.047069


Colorado – Burlington – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6491, AH-1 Cobra helicopter and plaques honoring all American veterans.
In Burlington, on northeast corner of US-385 (Rose Ave) and 9th St., in front of VFW building.
39.301397,-102.261332


Colorado – Durango – A living memorial dedicated to those men and women who served so gallantly for our country.
In Durango, in Greenmount Cemetery, southwest of corner of Rossa Ave and Cemetery Rd on west side of Las Animas River, near Schneider Park.
37.275184,-107.887585


Colorado – Ft. Logan – Fort Logan National Cemetery (http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp), one of two National Cemeteries in Colorado, is located on the grounds of the old Fort Logan which was established in 1887. On March 10, 1950, Congress authorized the use of military lands at Fort Logan as a national cemetery, which now covers 214 acres. It is a serene spot with a view of the Front Range foothills not far to the west.
In Sheridan (Denver area), on east side of S Sheridan Blvd, about ½ mile south of W Hampden Ave (US-285).
39.645618,-105.053072 (main entrance)


- RB

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Colorado – Golden – A 2012 ToH site. United States Marine Corps Memorial. On August 24, 1977, General Louis H. Wilson, Commandant of the Marine Corps, dedicated this site as a Marine Corps memorial in memory of all Marines who have served their country. Individual markers honor the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Marine Divisions. Another is dedicated to the U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen who served with the Fleet Marine Force with courage, compassion, and distinction. Another reads, “To the Amphibious Forces who, standing in harms way, transported Marines to their areas of operation throughout the world. Thank you for your unwavering loyalty and service.”
In Golden (west Denver area), in a park surrounded by W Colfax Ave (US-40) on the south, 6th Ave (US-6) on the north, and W 6th Ave Service Rd on the west.
39.72465,-105.191689


Colorado – Granada – Amache – Dedicated to the 31 patriotic Japanese Americans who volunteered from Amache and dutifully gave their lives in World War II, to the approximately 7000 persons who were relocated at Amache, and to the 120 who died there during this period of relocation August 27, 1942 to October 15, 1945. Also honors Medal of Honor recipient Kiyoshi Muranaga, a private in the 442nd who was killed in action near Suvereto, Italy, in 1944.
Southeast of Granada at the old Amache Japanese-American Relocation Center. From Granada, 1 mile west on US-50 / US-385, then 1.4 miles south on CR-23 5/10 (gravel), then west ½ mile to cemetery.
38.043649,-102.336104


Colorado – Highlands Ranch – Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument. Specifically honors those from the community who have sacrificed their lives while serving our country in the Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan; SSG Christopher Falkel, Sgt Jon Stiles, and Cpl Max Donahue.
In Highlands Ranch, on east side of Ridgeline Blvd one block (0.1 miles) south of W Highlands Ranch Pkwy, at south end of Highlands Ranch Library’s parking lot.
39.546364,-104.995785


Colorado – Homelake – War for the Union and Spanish-American War Memorial, located in the Colorado State Veterans Center’s cemetery, a shady and peaceful place established in 1891 and laid out in concentric circles rather than in straight lines. Many of the photogenic old buildings at the Veteran Center are built of rhyolite stone and one of them houses the small Colorado State Veterans Center museum which contains military items from veterans in the Monte Vista area. Across from the picnic shelter, is another old memorial honoring Spanish American veterans who served in the Philippine Islands, Cuba, and “Porto-Rico”. An Air Force A-7 fighter and an Army tank are on display nearby.
3 miles east of Monte Vista’s main intersection (Broadway and 1st Ave) via US-160 (Park Ave and Grande Ave), then straight east on Sherman Ave. Or if arriving from the east, turn north off US-160 onto S County Road 3E (Soldiers Home Rd) and travel one mile to the Center.
37.576751,-106.097438


- RB

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Colorado – Manitou Springs – A small marker erected in tribute to the memory of Col. Jerome B. Wheeler in recognition of his distinguished military service during the Civil War, his active interest in the development of Colorado, and his many generous gifts to the town he loved so much.
In Manitou Springs, on northeast corner of Manitou Ave and Canon Ave. South of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, and in front of the small clock tower.
38.857726,-104.916371


Colorado – Oak Creek – Large marker in cemetery was erected in memory of our departed comrades by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3311 and by American Legion Post 85.
On southeast side of Oak Creek, east of CO-131 and Soroco High School.
40.27343,-106.947318


Colorado – Palmer Lake – In memory of William “Bill” Crawford, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, World War II, May 11, 1944. MSG Crawford is also honored with a statue at the Medal of Honor Memorial in Pueblo.
On northeast side of Palmer Lake in the Palmer Lake Recreation Area park. On southwest side of County Line Rd, near the intersection of S Perry Park Rd (CO-105), Spruce Mountain Rd, County Line Rd, and the railroad.
39.125595,-104.909625


Colorado – Vail – The Ski Trooper, 1941-1946. Marker reads, “He will become an eagle among the clouds for all time. Created for the men of the Tenth Mountain Division and the battles they fought; Kiska, the Aleutian Islands, 1943; Italy, from the Apennines to the Alps, 1945.”
In Vail, on the south side of I-70, in the plaza on the south side of the parking garage and the Colorado Ski Museum (http://www.skimuseum.net/). Enter the parking garage (39.642532,-106.372687) off S Frontage Rd E between Village Centre Dr and Vail Valley Dr.
39.641608,-106.373463


- RB

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Colorado – Villa Grove – Villa Grove Veteran’s Memorial in honor of those who served. All gave some, some gave all. Specifically honors two dozen area residents who served in the Civil War, WW I, WW II, Korea, and Vietnam.
In the Villa Grove Cemetery on the west side of US-285, ½ miles north of downtown Villa Grove.
38.254623,-105.955083


Colorado – Winter Park – Marker honors POW-MIA’s and was placed in conjunction with the 20th Annual POW/MIA Recognition Ride. (http://www.theveteransrally.org)
In Winter Park, on northeast corner of US-40 and Midtown Dr / Crosscut Dr. At north edge of Hideaway Park by the Vasquez Creek Trailhead.
39.920093,-105.785058


Colorado – Woodland Park – A 2012 ToH site. Included are two boots/gun/helmet memorials, a marker honoring Lance Corporal Eric V. Dickson, USMC who died May 30, 1968, while serving in the Republic of South Vietnam, and a plaque with the words of the poem, In Flanders Fields, by Lt Col John McCrae.
In Woodland Park, in the park on north side of the intersection of US-24 and CO-67.
38.993172,-105.059881


Colorado – Trinidad – A new memorial that honors those that have served in the various branches of service.
In Trinidad, on north edge of downtown on the south corner of N Convent St and Purgatoire Dr.
37.169862,-104.50787


- Randy Bishop, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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Here are some more photos of the 2013 ToH sites.

Colorado – Glenwood Springs - A 2013 ToH site. Storm King 14 Memorial.
Honors the fourteen firefighters who were fighting the South Canyon Fire on July 6, 1994, and were caught in a firestorm on Storm King Mountain just west of Glenwood. The monument includes a statue of firefighters and a photograph and biography of each firefighter who lost their life. Those that perished include hotshots and smoke jumpers from Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Colorado.
In Glenwood Springs’ Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Rd.
39.55155N 107.3332W




Bonus location: Storm King Mountain Memorial Trail, with trailhead 5 miles west of Glenwood Springs. It closely follows the actual path the firefighters hiked to fight the blaze. Plaques and memorials line the trail explaining the events and paying homage to those who fell.
The trailhead (39.57389N 107.43454W) can be accessed by traveling west from Glenwood Springs on I-70 for 5 miles. Take Exit 109, the Canyon Creek Exit, then immediately turn east and drive to the end of the frontage road to the trailhead.



Colorado – Ignacio – A 2013 ToH site - Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park honors veterans from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.
At north edge of Ignacio, ½ block east of CO-172 at Weeminuche Ave. and Capote Dr.
37.1312N 107.63571W




Colorado – Manzanola – A 2013 ToH site – SSG Justin Lee Vasquez Memorial.
Honors SSG Vasquez (who died in Iraq) and other Manzanola men in the Armed Forces .
In Manzanola on southeast corner of US-50 (1st St.) and S Park St.
38.10750N 103.86656W




Colorado – Steamboat Springs – A 2013 ToH site - Honors those that served in the U.S. military services.
In Steamboat Springs cemetery with entrance just east of Lincoln Ave (US-40) at Conestoga Cir. and Lincoln Ave. 40.49507N 106.85105W. Memorial is up the hill in the cemetery at 40.49754N 106.84877W.

Bonus locations: Lightly-traveled CO-131 between Steamboat Springs and Wolcott. Scenic loop, CO-131 from Steamboat Springs to Toponas, CO-134 from Toponas to Gore Pass and on to US-40, then US-40 back across Muddy Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass to Steamboat. Walking tour of the hot springs in Steamboat. Start at Lincoln Ave and 13th St across the street from the library. Unique and tasty Mexican food at La Montana near the ski area. Ice cream at Lyon’s Corner Drug and Soda Fountain at 840 Lincoln Ave. and 9th St.

- Randy Bishop, 2013 ToH sponsor for Colorado