Ignacio, Colorado
Weeminuche Ave. and Capote Dr.
GPS coordinates: 37.1312,-107.63571
Take a photo of your rally flag and motorcycle with the above image.*
The Southern Ute Veterans Memorial honors veterans from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. The primary memorial lists veterans from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf. An eagle in flight is shown on the shiny black marble on the reverse side.
On the north side of the full-block park area is a memorial to WWI veterans. WWII veterans are honored with the memorial on the west side of the park. Korean War veterans are honored on the south side.
Vietnam veterans are honored on another memorial to the east, inscribed: “In 1997, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall stood on this ground. We, the Southern Ute people, honor the brave soldiers who gave their lives, for a people so far away in a time we will never forget.”
Also in the area: The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum is one block to the north. It is a fairly new museum where you can experience the unique history of the Ute people through their eyes and gain an insight into the defining stages of Ute history.
Another block to the north is the Sky Ute Casino Resort with gaming, dining, entertainment, and a hotel.
Bonus ride: CO-151 east, follow the scenic and winding road to US-160 to Pagosa Springs.
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*If motorcycle, rally flag and above image can't be in the same photo, submit two photos: one with rally flag and above image, and another with rally flag and motorcycle nearby. If the site is CLOSED or inaccessible, submit a photo with rally flag and motorcycle nearby, along with an explanation.
Tour of Honor-Colorado is sponsored by Randy Bishop.
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