Colorado Freedom Memorial — Attraction in Aurora

Came to Colorado Freedom Memorial to pay my respects to the fallen of my state. This is a very beautiful memorial! The zigzagging plexiglass and steel wall is etched with names, in no apparent order. There's a binder, easy to access, with the names in alphabetical order to explain where on the wall a particular name is located. Near the wall are eight red granite rectangular pillars, one for each country's American cemeteries of WWII dead. France, Netherlands, Philippines, England, Luxembourg...with the number of Colorado dead in each one. An incredible number are buried in the Philippines. There is a spacious covered picnic pavilion. There are restrooms, but they're locked. There is an interactive kiosk next to the stand where the binder is, but it didn't work. The flags were...

A Colorado state treasure that I wish more people knew about. A beautiful tribute to those who have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Every piece of the memorial is beautifully thought out and holds so much meaning. The entire grounds are beautifully maintained and it shows how much care goes into everything there. It truly serves its purpose of bringing them home and giving their loved ones a place to go to remember them. Can't wait for the visitor's center to be built. Don't forget to check out the Light Their Way Home display every Veterans...

The story behind the idea, design, creation & build is one that my eyes left damp. Thank you to the man behind the idea & main catalyst of the Colorado Freedom Memorial, Rick Crandall, for the explanation, stories & tour! I look forward to the future Welcome Center. As well as for future Coloradans for generations to come, to learn & pay their respects to thoes who have served & paid the ultimate sacrifice...