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Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Historic Preservation
Scope Of Work
Visitors to the Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers’ Memorial (PPRPOM) are welcomed to this regional symbol of courage by a path decorated with the engraved names of supporters. A wall displaying unique enlarged bronze replicas of badges from every jurisdiction in El Paso and Teller counties, including the police forces for each city, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Drug Enforcement Administration pays homage to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The path and memorial wall lead to three flagpoles bearing the U.S., Colorado, and PPRPOM flags, before reaching an enormous bronze statue of the Lion of Lucerne. The lion, lying on its side with a sword impaling its ribs, represents the ultimate sacrifice these protectors made for their community. It’s here by the Lion of Lucerne that you’ll find the etched names of first fallen officers included on the memorial.