Tag: veterans day
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Bell tolls for fallen veterans at Monument’s Memorial Day ceremony
Monument officials and members of the community gathered the morning of Memorial Day to honor fallen military service members through prayer, patriotic readings and the solemn ringing of a memorial bell. The Town of Monument held its annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony May 25 at Monument Cemetery, where veterans organizations, town officials, first responders, Boy…
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Former Air Force doctor encourages a life of service on Veterans Day at The Classical Academy
Voices of fifth graders crescendoed through the gym of The Classical Academy’s north campus gym Tuesday as they recited The Gettysburg Address in front of hundreds of fellow students. As they came to the end, reaching the pinnacle of their volume, their words filled the gym. “And that government of the people, by the people,…
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Former Air Force doctor encourages a life of service on Veterans Day at The Classical Academy
Voices of fifth graders crescendoed through the gym of The Classical Academy’s north campus gym Tuesday as they recited The Gettysburg Address in front of hundreds of fellow students. As they came to the end, reaching the pinnacle of their volume, their words filled the gym. “And that government of the people, by the people,…
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Veterans Day events around the Pikes Peak region: List
Pikes Peak region residents have had several opportunities to mark Veterans Day this year, including Saturday’s annual parade and smaller ceremonies around town. This is the first year Colorado Springs has hosted a full week of official events in addition to gatherings hosted by individual schools, nonprofits and other groups. Here’s a look at some…
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COLUMN: A time to honor World War II veterans
Veterans Day is important in the Pikes Peak region. We devote much time and attention to giving honor where it is due. As we should. This is a military oriented region with about 45,000 active-duty military members, Guard, and Reserve personnel. This is in addition to about 15,000 federal civilian employees plus 90,000 veterans and…
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Colorado Springs Veterans Day must-see events
Pikes Peak region residents have several opportunities to mark Veterans Day this year, including the annual parade and smaller ceremonies around town. This is the first year Colorado Springs will host a full week of official events in addition to gatherings hosted by individual schools, nonprofits and other groups. The In Their Honor Veterans Day…
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Remember your veterans | Vets Voice
Abraham Lincoln said that “a nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” In this time of great division and distraction in our country the sacrifice and service of our veterans is often forgotten. We do so at our peril, doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past while dishonoring those who served…
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A look into the Purple Heart Exhibit ahead of Veterans Week in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Starting in November, an art exhibit at this year’s Veterans Week in Colorado Springs will transport residents back in time to the creation of the United States through medals and coins. Created by the American…
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Colorado Springs plans Veterans Week after nearly canceling parade last year
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After the Colorado Springs Veterans Day parade came close to canceling last year, the community is planning a week of events to celebrate the holiday. The festivities will honor the 94,000 veterans who live in El Paso County. The inaugural Veterans Week will start with…
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PHOTOS: 2022 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade
Scenes from the annual Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade as it makes its way down Tejon Street on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The theme of this years parade was Supporting Successful Missions.