Colorado XXXII

We have visited Thornton before and you can find that post elsewhere on the site. Today, however, we visit the Thornton Veterans Aquatic Center adjacent to the memorial.

 

 

Inside is their Veterans Memorial dedicated to all from the Adams (County) 12 Five Star Schools. 

 

 

 

While it honors all, four of the five listed here are all casualties of Vietnam.

 

 

 

Vietnam Veterans of America always has said that "Never again would one generation of veterans leave another behind," so in that spirit I will include the only other name listed on this memorial. He deserves the remembrance and respect of us all, especially in light of all that is happening today.

I had a fellow walk up to me one day and ask when I was going to start photographing memorials to the more recent wars. He was clearly a vet and I said, "Well. perhaps that is your job!" Today, however, I feel perfectly comfortable including this brave young man here.

The larger memorial outside and the Aquatic Center are located at 5310 E.136th Avenue.

Next time, on the 11th, I will, as I always do, post something about 9/11. So, join me then to see this year's post at 9:03am.

To see additional memorials from Colorado, or any other state, please click the state name on the left side of this page.

Colorado XXI

Thornton lies about 11 miles north of Denver and is the home to the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center. On the center's grounds stands the Veterans Memorial.

Built in sections the memorial consists of a pentagonal base, an obelisk, several flags and is surrounded by pavers honoring many.

A statue, named Grace, was donated by the artist and stands near by.

Grace is an angel who is releasing a dove towards the heavens. The dove carries the dog tags of a fallen solder. Unfortunately, the tags are now missing, but part of the chain can be seen around the birds neck.

Inside the Aquatic Center are plaques to the fallen from the immediate area: 4 of whom were lost in Vietnam, I will write more on those at a later time.

The memorial which is to have additions made to it may be found at Trail Winds Park at 5130 E. 139th Street.

Next we will revisit Connecticut, so join me there, at 9:00am on the 8th.

To see other memorials from Colorado, or any other state, click the state name on the left side of this page.