Rep. Mark Barker Appointed to Fallen Heroes Memorial Commission

DENVER—Speaker of the House Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, named State Rep. Mark Barker to the Fallen Heroes Memorial Commission. 

The commission, which was created through legislation passed in 2007, is charged with overseeing the creation and funding of a memorial for servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty in the War on Terrorism, the Persian Gulf War, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, World War I and World War II. 

“I am honored to be selected to serve on the Fallen Heroes Memorial Commission,” said Barker, R-Colorado Springs. “Honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice is one of the most important things we can do as a nation and as a state.”

The memorial will be made of Colorado rose granite and have an eternal flame to honor the fallen.  It will be located in Lincoln Park by the Colorado Veterans Memorial, directly across from the state capitol. 

“This memorial will serve as an important focal point in the Civic Center, and a place for Coloradans to remember those who gave everything for our freedom,” Barker added. 

For more information on Fallen Heroes Memorial, including how to donate, visit http://www.coloradofallenheroesmemorial.org.      

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