Tag: world war ii
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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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Seeing where the eagles live: WWII, Korea, Vietnam Vet jumps from plane at 99
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Jim Akin carried an estimated 10,000 paratroopers as a pilot, and when he skydived at 99 years old over the summer it was in their honor. “I thought, ‘Boy, I hope I got the guts to do it,’” he said. The somersault in the air, the 40 seconds of free…
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WWII Navy corpsman remembered at Pikes Peak National Cemetery for his service during Iwo Jima
The Marines called him “doc.” Renee Tabet explained her stepfather, Escolastico “Cole” Griego, a young Navy corpsman drafted at 19, was tasked with making life-and-death decisions on Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. “He would go from one soldier to the other soldier, doing the best he could,” she said.…
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Family of fallen World War II hero visits Colorado Springs
The extended family of a fallen World War II hero gathered in Colorado Springs last week to thank a group of high school students for honoring their family member, and to workshop strategies for broadening local knowledge about him. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate First Class Daniel T. Griffin, acknowledged as the first Coloradan – and…
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British WWII Army officer, now 104, shares a bit of history
Monica Agnew-Kinnaman served as anti-aircraft artillery officer for the British Army during World War II. She directed fire at German aircraft heading up the River Thames on bombing missions over London. The Colorado Springs resident turned 104 on Feb. 11, 2022.
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The military’s impact on growth and development
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. There was no social distancing…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The military’s impact on growth and development
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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A last ride for Colorado Springs WWII Buffalo Soldier John Nichols
Buffalo soldier John Nichols has taken his last ride. The 96-year-old Colorado Springs native was remembered during a celebration of life ceremony Sunday at the rebuilt 1830s fur trading post Fort Lupton, northeast of Denver. With Nichols’ passing, only two Buffalo Soldiers from World War II remain alive, according to Nina Amos, vice president of…
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WWII veteran seeks the Silver Star for valor
Before World War II veteran Armand Sedgeley crosses the finish line of life, he has one final mission: to receive the Silver Star his commanders put him up for after a harrowing bomber flight over Europe. At 99, and with a tired heart, Sedgeley lives at a Lakewood retirement community with 90-year-old friend turned hospice…
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PHOTOS: The National World War II Aviation Museum
The new hanger is ready and The National World War II Aviation Museum is now open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday with COVID-19 regulations. Photos by Christian Murdock