During a recent government meeting, Ed Hart, chairman of the Veterans Honor Monument at Loveland Sports Park, highlighted two significant upcoming events aimed at honoring veterans. He announced a free open house display of Frank Ward's meticulously crafted World War II diorama collection, scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Ward Building. The event will showcase a variety of World War II memorabilia and is open to the public from noon to 4 PM.

Hart also encouraged participation in the Loveland Veterans Day parade on Monday, November 11. Veterans are invited to join the parade, which will commence at the 11th hour and 11th minute, featuring a flyover and concluding with a ceremony at Duane Webster Park. Hart noted that Loveland is one of only 66 cities nationwide designated as a regional observance site by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Veterans Day, and the only one in Colorado. He expressed gratitude to Councilman Foley for his motion to allocate city funding for the parade, which received unanimous support from the city council.

Following Hart, Ron Albers, also associated with the Veterans Honor Monument, provided an update on the monument's design and features. He emphasized that the monument will honor veterans from various conflicts, including Vietnam, World War II, Korea, and more recent engagements. The monument will be located at Loveland Sports Park and will include a circular layout with a six-foot concrete wall, black granite emblems, and a platform for speakers. Albers mentioned that the monument will feature QR codes for visitors to access additional information, and he underscored the importance of recognizing all veterans who have served.

Both speakers underscored the community's commitment to honoring veterans and fostering remembrance through these initiatives.