GC7B6J4 PIKES PEAK REGION PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL
Type: Virtual | Size: Virtual | Difficulty: | Terrain:
By: Happy Trails To You @ | Hide Date: 05/21/2018 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 49.597 W104° 47.814 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
           

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THIS IS A VIRTUAL REWARD CACHE

The Pikes Peak Region Officers' Memorial was dedicated at a ceremony in Memorial Park, Colorado Springs on Tuesday, May 18, 2018. Since 2005, the Pikes Peak Region Officers' Memorial has been a dream. Fundraising started in 2006 and the dream became a reality with the unveiling of the "Lion of Lucerne" on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

On the base of the statue is the name of the officers who died in the line of duty from law enforcement agencies across the Pikes Peak region. The sculpture is located in Memorial Park next to Prospect Lake. The sculpture is based on one in Switzerland that was carved during the early part of the 19th century, honoring the Swiss Guards who lost their lives in 1792 during the French Revolution.

As a retired police lieutenant from the Colorado Springs Police Department this memorial has a great deal of meaning for me. During my 29 years of service I lost many friends that gave their lives while serving our wonderful community. I hope you enjoy visiting this beautiful memorial. Please take and post at least one photo to show you “found” this cache, with you or your GPS in the photo.

This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between August 24, 2017 and August 24, 2018. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards on the Geocaching Blog.

06/29/2019 By steben6
This is one of the most touching memorial parks we have ever seen. Thank you so much for bringing us out here. The Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers Memorial is especially moving. Peace to all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country, both military and peace officers. TFTVC

06/20/2019 By cardon
This whole park with all the memorials is so impressive. I love the statute with this cache. Thanks for bringing us here.

06/17/2019 By McGregors
I found this to be a very moving and poignant tribute to our fallen peace officers. I’m familiar with the story behind the original sculpture. Thank you for placing this cache.

06/16/2019 By Team Hamptons
Grew up in Colorado Springs and didn't know these monuments were here. Thanks for drawing our attention over here. Nice walk on Father's Day.

06/15/2019 By Pixel Magic
TFTC and piece of history.
Favorite.
Picked up while visiting from northern Colorado.
photo sent when home.

08/19/2018 By NanCycle
What a wonderful memorial! And a lovely day for a walk in the park. Thanks for creating this virtual cache.

08/19/2018 By kb0rpw
Interesting

08/18/2018 By R&B CO
Happy International Geocaching Day! Great day to stop at one of the virtual rewards virtual. Good choice ! TFTVC

08/18/2018 By Room1009
I've been to this memorial but that was before there was a virtual cache here. I'm so glad you chose this spot to place your new virtual. I can't think of a more deserving spot. There are a couple of names here of people I have known. Thanks you so much for this.

08/18/2018 By Huff-Suter
Little bit of Texas here in Colorado for a few days as we head towards Wyoming to drop our son off for college. Doing some site seeing and adding a few smileys to our map. Thanks for maintaining and placing the cache. Here with Magnum psi, picture submitted for Both of us...