Adams County Board of Commissioners Recognizes the Thornton Veterans Memorial
Commissioners Acknowledge Importance of Project

THORNTON, Colorado - On July 23rd, the Adams County Board of Commissioners recognized the Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation for its efforts in ensuring our veterans are never forgotten. The Commissioners join other area elected officials including the Thornton City Council, Thornton's entire Colorado legislative delegation, Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman, and Congressman Mark Udall in acknowledging the importance of this project.

In part, the resolution reads:

WHEREAS, Adams County would like to take a moment, given the time of the year, to thank all veterans both locally and nationally for the service they have given our country, and to let them know that their dedication, strength and sacrifices will not be forgotten; and

WHEREAS, in addition, Adams County wishes to recognize the significance of the memorial project in the City of Thornton and the Foundation and wishes to recognize them for their commitment to the task.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, County of Adams, State of Colorado, that the board hereby recognizes and commends our veterans, the City of Thornton for its support of the project and the Veterans Memorial Foundation for their efforts to ensure that our residents always will remember those who serve our country today, those who have served our country in the past and those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

The Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation appreciates Adams County Commissioners Alice Nichol, Larry Pace and Skip Fischer for recognizing the importance of the Thornton Veterans Memorial project and we thank them for their support. To read the entire resolution and learn more about our project, please visit www.thorntonveteransmemorial.org.

About the Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation

Founded in 2005, the Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by citizens of Thornton, Colorado with the sole purpose of building and maintaining a veterans memorial. Our nation's veterans have served and protected the United States for 230 years. They have made sacrifices small and large, all to ensure the freedom of this great nation. A fitting and proper tribute within our city is a small way of showing our appreciation for their service. Privately funded and created, the Foundation endeavors to make this memorial a reality for the city, its citizens and all veterans.

The memorial will pay tribute to all veterans of the past, present and future. Located near the Thornton Recreation Center at 108 th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, the memorial will be centrally located and easily accessible from anywhere in the north metro area. The design, based on a five point star with each point representing each branch of military service, will be over 150 feet in diameter. A pentagon and five-sided obelisk will be in the center of the memorial with individual monuments for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard surrounding it.

To learn more about the Foundation and the memorial project, please visit our website at http://www.thorntonveteransmemorial.org.