BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (KDVR) — The Colorado National Guard will Execute a Memorial Day helicopter flyover of This Nation May 25. The objective is to salute Coloradans who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom and health care workers and first responders, especially people supporting our veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The flyover will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon. The flight routine is scheduled to insure Parker Cemetery, Parker, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Red Rocks, Morrison, Golden, Eagle County, Rifle, Grand Junction, Montrose and Silverton.
“We are so excited that U.S. Army leadership has allowed us to focus a portion of our coaching hours to thank our veterans and the health care workers and first responders caring for them during those difficult times,” State Army Aviation Officer U.S. Army Col. William Gentle stated.
“This Memorial Day is very more unique but no less important than any other in our nation’s history. We must never forget those who’ve sacrificed to maintain this excellent nation free. ”
Times and approximate places are:
Route 108:30 am – Buckley AFB08:45 am – Centennial Airport, Centennial10:00 am – J.S Parker Cemetery, Parker10:10 am – Highlands Ranch10:15am – Ft Logan National Cemetery, Englewood10:20’m – Arvada10:15am – Thornton10:35’m – Denver10:45’m – Centennial Airport
Route 210:55’m – Centennial Airport11:30’m – Colorado Springs12:00pm – Buckley AFB
Route HAATS09:25’m – Rifle09:50’m – Grand Junction10:15am – Montrose/ Fuel11:30’m – Depart Montrose12:00pm – Silverton12:25pm – Gunnision01:00pm – HAATS
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