Tag: memorial
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El Paso County considers program for roadside memorials
Roadside memorials can be a poignant reminder on a daily commute: Be cautious because someone died here. This year, El Paso County is considering creating an official way to commemorate lives lost on the roadway. The program, if approved, would be recommended to people contacting the county interested in a memorial. The proposed program would…
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Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ community gathers to commemorate victims of Club Q tragedy
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Amber Carlton is the communications manager for ChangeLine. Quiet reflection, healing and continued connection were the prevalent themes at the third annual remembrance for victims, families and survivors of the deadly 2022 attack at Club Q. For the past two years, the memorial event had…
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Colorado Springs bikers ride to remember Charlie Kirk
On Sunday, a half-dozen bikers in Colorado Springs gathered to ride in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, joining tens of thousands of attendees at the conservative activist’s funeral the same day. The ride, organized by Wyatt Wulfestieg, a Colorado Springs resident and Christian biker, was meant to serve as a local memorial for the late Kirk,…
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Fort Carson soldier honors family history amid the 81st anniversary of D-Day
A Fort Carson soldier honored his family’s history this week in France ahead of commemorating the 81st anniversary of D-Day on Friday. On Monday, Sgt. John Simmons visited the grave of his great-great-uncle Cpl. Raymond Parry in St. Mihiel American Cemetery, marking the first time in 95 years a member of the family visited the…
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Grandson of fallen World War II hero makes case for public memorial in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An official proclamation declaring Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Day has been a longstanding tradition for the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. But Tuesday’s ceremonial reading, held during a board meeting at Centennial Hall, was a little different. Dave Griffin, the grandson of fallen…
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Grandson of fallen World War II hero makes case for public memorial in Colorado Springs
An official proclamation declaring Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Day has been a longstanding tradition for the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. But Tuesday’s ceremonial reading, held during a board meeting at Centennial Hall, was a little different. Dave Griffin, the grandson of fallen World War II hero Daniel T. Griffin, flew in from…
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Club Q memorial gathering planned as 2-year anniversary of tragedy nears
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A gathering to memorialize the victims and honor survivors of the Club Q mass shooting is planned for Sunday outside the since-closed LGBTQ+ dance club at 3430 N. Academy Blvd., where a bias-motivated attack killed five people, injured dozens, and sent shock waves of grief…
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Club Q memorial gathering planned as 2-year anniversary of tragedy nears
A gathering to memorialize the victims and honor survivors of the Club Q mass shooting is planned for Sunday outside the since-closed LGBTQ+ dance club at 3430 N. Academy Blvd., where a bias-motivated attack killed five people, injured dozens, and sent shock waves of grief and fear through Colorado Springs on Nov. 19, 2022. The…
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Former principal, safety specialist, reflect on Columbine 25 years later
Former Columbine Principal Frank DeAngelis and Jeffco student safety head, Jeff Pierson, met with members of the media to talk about the evolving threats in schools and lessons from Columbine.