June 7, 2009 - The next TVMF meeting will be Monday, July 6, 2009 at 7:00pm. Public attendance and input is welcome and encouraged - please join us! Meeting are held on the first Monday of each month at the Thornton Civic Center (usually in the Training Room). If you have any questions, please contact us.
May 20, 2009 - Join TVMF members for Memorial Day. We would like to invite everyone to join us at Olinger Highland Mortuary at I-25 and 104th Avenue (10201 North Grant Street) as Olinger will be hosting their 49th Annual Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2009. Click here for a map.
The service will include a bagpiper, Young Marines Color Guard, and a dove release. Thornton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7945, Northglenn American Legion Post #22 and both organizations' Ladies Auxiliaries will be participating. Refreshments will be served. The Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation will be there and we ask all of our supporters to please take the time to join us and honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for this nation – it is the least we can do!
May 9, 2009 - One family's sacrifice. Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation Vice Chairman Jim Branaugh and his wife Char were recently profiled in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel as part of the paper’s series Stories of Service.
The Branaugh family’s story is one of service to this nation and the sacrifices it often requires. It is the story of three brothers serving the nation in its armed forces — one killed in action, one incapacitated and one left to carry on.
April 28, 2009 - Navy Week is coming. Denver's annual Navy Week is scheduled for May 4th through the 10th. This is a great opportunity to get a closer look at the United States Navy, its mission and its people. A number of events will be taking place across the Front Range throughout the week - check it out. Click here for more information.
March 9 , 2009 - TVMF in the Sentinel.The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel recently featured a story about the Thornton Veterans Memorial project and the contribution from the Thornton Veterans of Foreign Wars. Click here to view it.
February 9 , 2009 - The 2008 Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation Annual Report has been released. This document provides a 'year in review' as well as plans for the coming year for the foundation. Click here to view it.
January 21 , 2009 -Thornton Veterans of Foreign Wars to Sponsor American Flagpole at Veterans Memorial;
Contribution Continues Post 7945’s Commitment to Honoring Veterans
Thornton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7945, one of the north metro area’s premier and oldest veteran service organizations, will be sponsoring the American flagpole at the Thornton Veterans Memorial. The post’s $5,000 contribution will help to ensure that our nation’s veterans receive proper recognition for their sacrifices and efforts and reflects a deep commitment to them by the post’s veteran members and its Ladies Auxiliary.
As a “Freedom Sponsor” of the Thornton Veterans Memorial, the men and women of Post 7945 continue to demonstrate their commitment to not only the Northglenn and Thornton community but also to all servicemen and women and veterans. More than receiving considerable recognition for their contribution, the Post will ensure that all who have paid a high price for our freedom are honored at this extraordinary memorial. Leroy Chavez, Commander of VFW Post 7945 said, “Nothing could be more fitting than the Veterans of Foreign Wars having their name committed in perpetuity to the symbol of our nation – the flag of the United States of America. We are very excited to be part of this amazing project.”
January 21 , 2009 - The Thornton Veterans Memorial is on Facebook! TVMF already has taken our project to new heights with our one-of-a-kind website. Now we are pleased to announce that we have our own Facebook page! It is yet another way to stay up to date on all the latest happenings with the project. Be sure to take a look and become a "fan" of the Thornton Veterans Memorial on Facebook. Click here to view our Facebook page!
December 12 , 2008 - Be sure to look for the Thoronton Veterans Memorial tree at Thornton's WinterFest! The Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation has decorated a tree for the city's annual WinterFest celebration. Be sure to look for what is sure to the be the most patriotic presentation at the festival and vote for our tree in the decorating contest!
November 11 , 2008 - TVMF members salute veterans at events on Veterans Day. Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation members deployed across the city of Thornton for Veterans Day to ensure all were properly recognized. More than 15 veterans at the Alpine Living Center were honored and recognized by foundation members in the first event. Following that, over 75 veterans gathered at Thornton's annual Veterans Day luncheon and TVMF was there to honor them as well.
September 18 , 2008 - Shop TVMF's newly revamped online store!The Thornton Veterans Memorial recently launched a complete redesign of its online store. The site is now more user friendly and best of all, a wide variety of new patriotic and military merchandise is available for ordering. From service branch t-shirts and hats to leather jackets and vests and the new Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Commemorative DVD the store has it all. You can of course make a charitable contribution to the project and purchase engraved paver bricks—our most popular item. Over 225 items are now available and you can pay by credit card or print an order form to be mailed in with a check. Remember that all sales benefit the memorial project!
September 17 , 2008 - Our September email newswletter is now available. Topics include a highlight of our newly revamped online store, a commemorative DVD, and much more. Click here to view the newsletter. If you are interest in receiving our newsletters via email, please click here for more information.
August 22 , 2008 - Tony Hake, Chairman of the Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation writes an open letter to the public. Following up on the tremendous success of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall event, our chairman thanks the community for their support and issues a "call to arms". Please click here to read this important letter.
August 7, 2008 - Thornton Veterans Memorial recognized and endorsed by Adams County Commissioners. 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.
We appreciate Adams County Commissioners Alice Nichol, Larry Pace and Skip Fischer for recognizing the importance of the Thornton Veterans Memorial project and thank them for their support. To read the entire resolution, please click here.
August 5 , 2008 - The next TVMF meeting will be Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:00pm. . Public attendance and input is welcome and encouraged - please join us! Meeting are held on the first Monday of each month at the Thornton Civic Center (usually in the Training Room). If you have any questions, please contact us.
July 16 , 2008 - Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall event recap and photos posted! We have posted a recap of this incredible weekend and photos of the events.
July 9 , 2008 - An absolutely incredible Independence Day in Thornton! It all began with over 250 motorcycles escorting the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to the Thornton Multipurpose Fields on the morning of July 3rd and continued through the morning of July 7th when the Wall was taken down.
Over the long holiday weekend, tens of thousands of people came to Thornton to see this incredible memorial and to celebrate our nation's independence. This was unlike any 4th of July the city of Thornton has celebrated and we are very excited to have been a part of it. The thank you's are numerous from the sponsors, to the volunteers to the city of Thornton and the city's staff and we appreciate each and every contribution that was made to ensure the success of this tremendous event.
In the next week we will be posting a re-cap of the event along with lots of pictures so please check back soon!
In the meantime, below is a video of news coverage from the event for you to check out. The fact that the event received coverage on all but one of the area television stations speaks volumes to just how special this event was. A special thank you to the city of Thornton Communications Department for recording the news coverage for us.
July 3 , 2008 - The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is Here! Setup was completed on the Wall this afternoon and it is now open for public viewing. We invite everyone to please come out and view this extraordinary memorial.
The Wall is open for public viewing 24 hours a day between now and 8:00am on Monday, July 7th. Information tents are open from 8:00am to 9:00pm daily.
Thornton VFW to sponsor American flagpole at the memorial. Celebrate Memorial Day with TVMF. Next committee meeting will be Monday, 7/6/09 @ 7:00pm. Click here for more information and news.
July 10, 2008 Northglenn - Thornton Sentinel article about the event.
Over the long holiday weekend, tens of thousands of people came to Thornton to see this incredible memorial and to celebrate our nation's independence. This was unlike any 4th of July the city of Thornton has celebrated and we are very excited to have been a part of it. The thank you's are numerous from the sponsors, to the volunteers to the city of Thornton and the city's staff and we appreciate each and every contribution that was made to ensure the success of this tremendous event. 
