August 15 , 2007 - Thornton Veterans Memorial Unveils Site and Sign. Commemorating VJ Day, the Thornton Veterans Memorial unveiled a "coming soon" sign near the site that has been selected for the memorial. The keynote address was delivered by Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman, himself a decorated combat veteran.
Tony Hake, TVMF Chairman, starts the event off.
Northglenn American Legion Post # 22 prepares to post the colors.
Thornton Mayor Pro Tem makes some comments.
Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman helped to provide some perspective for the event with some very poignant comments.
Secretary of State Mike Coffman unveils the sign.
The sign is at 108th and Garfield (just west of Colorado Blvd).
The Chrysler Foundation to be Host Sponsor of Vietnam Wall event. Come visit the TVMF tent at Thornton's Harvest Fest on September 8th. Wall event recap and photos have been posted! Next committee meeting will be Monday, 8/4/08 @ 7:00pm. Click here for more information and news.