Tag: Memorial Day
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Memorial Day at Fort Logan honors sacrifice of fallen troops
Hundreds gathered Monday at Fort Logan National Cemetery to honor fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony, where speakers emphasized the sacrifice and memory of military personnel and their families. The ceremony took place as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone speakers said underscores generations of service…
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Colorado cities to get F-16 military flyovers on Memorial Day
The Colorado National Guard will perform flyovers across state communities on Memorial Day, honoring fallen service members with F-16 aircraft displays. DENVER — The Colorado National Guard will fly a formation of four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft over Colorado communities on Monday to commemorate Memorial Day. The 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will conduct…
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EDITORIAL: A day of remembrance before recreation
Memorial Day is the traditional beginning to a season of camping, fishing, hiking, climbing, rafting — all the stuff that makes Colorado a summer destination for tourists and a playground for locals. Kids are out of school, too, so it’s time to head for the great outdoors and soak in the sun. But Memorial Day…
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Which high mountain passes will be drivable on Memorial Day weekend?
Some mountain passes, like Trail Ridge Road, were blanketed from Monday’s snowstorm, while others stayed on trend with a historically low snowpack Don’t pack away the winter coat just yet. Memorial Day weekend usually rings in the summer, with amusement parks opening, pool covers being removed for the season and families racing off on vacations.…
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Weekend things to do: Memorial Day festivals and more
No plans for the upcoming weekend? There’s still plenty of action happening around Denver and beyond to get folks off the couch, like the Boulder Creek Festival, Memorial Day events and more. Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether…
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More than 50,000 BOLDERBoulder participants splash down Boulder’s streets on Memorial Day
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ashli Jerado teared up as she crossed the finish line of a soggy BOLDERBoulder 10K race on Memorial Day Monday, remembering her friend Oscar who was killed in the line of duty at Little Creek, where the two of them were stationed together. Jerado, who…
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National Guard F-16s to fly over Colorado on Memorial Day
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As many Coloradans will be celebrating veterans from the ground on Monday, a few active troops will also be honoring them from the air. In celebration of Memorial Day, the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will be conducting flyovers with four F-16…
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Veterans discuss moral injury at inaugural Memorial Day charity golf tournament
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Veterans, active-duty service members and their families and friends marked Memorial Day weekend with a round of 18 Saturday morning. The inaugural Operation Allies Refuge (OAR) charity golf tournament took place at the Homestead Golf Course in Lakewood, bringing together 19 teams of veterans and…
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11 Central Plains museums offering free admission Memorial Day through Labor Day
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Eleven museums and attractions in Colorado’s Central Plains will be offering free admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day this year. Using the password “Our Journey,” visitors will be able to gain free admission to the following list of the following museums, according to a…
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Memorial Day closures around metro Denver
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver area residents will be breaking out their grills and enjoying some extra sunshine on Monday for Memorial Day. City offices and state agencies will be celebrating the federal holiday as well, as most will be closed for the day. But what will not be…