Governor Polis to Dedicate Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial Nov. 6

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Denver  – Governor Jared Polis, Mayor Michael B. Hancock, and the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund, along with Colorado Gold Star Families will participate in the dedication ceremony for the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park.

The ceremony will be led by Governor Polis, Mayor Hancock, The Adjutant General of Colorado Brig. Gen. Laura Clellan and Larry A. Mizel, chairman and CEO of the MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation, which underwrote the construction of the memorial. The keynote address will be given by Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, U.S. Army (Ret.), president and CEO, National Veterans Memorial and Museum. 

“This powerful monument honors those Coloradans who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and our values,” said Governor Polis. “They will never be forgotten.”

“It’s vital to reflect, remember and pay tribute to those who put others’ lives before their own, and this important memorial provides us all with the opportunity to honor their service and sacrifice,” said Mayor Hancock.

“We are privileged to be part of building this enduring symbol that enables us to express our gratitude to the courageous service men and women of Colorado,” said Larry A. Mizel. 

The Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial serves as a place of reflection, honor, tribute and communal gathering for family members, friends and fellow Colorado citizens of the fallen. Active military, veterans, elected officials and the general public also will be in attendance. 

RSVP Required for ALL ATTENDING PRESS

Members of the media are required to register and obtain press credentials upon arrival. Press registration opens at 9:15 a.m. on November 6. If you know you will be in attendance, please email mavner@mizelinstitute.org or call 720-670-8036 by Friday, Nov. 5 at noon.