Loveland to Break Ground on Veterans Honor Monument

The single-acre site will serve as a permanent space for remembrance, learning, and community gathering.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:24pm

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The military veteran community in Northern Colorado is poised to mark a significant milestone event. On April 8, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the Veterans Honor Monument in Loveland. This initiative aims to celebrate service members from all branches and periods, establishing a permanent space for remembrance, learning and bringing the community together.

Why it matters

The monument reflects the significant veteran population in Northern Colorado, where veterans make up approximately 5% of Larimer County's population and up to 8% in Loveland. The new site will provide a dedicated space for veterans to gather, host ceremonies, and for students to learn about military history and sacrifice.

The details

The Veterans Honor Monument will be located at the entrance to Loveland Sports Park and feature service branch symbols, a memorial wall listing Loveland residents killed in action, and black granite panels honoring service members from various conflicts. The committee raised $1.5 million for the project through years of outreach, presentations, events, and grassroots support.

  • The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on April 8, 2026.
  • The idea for the monument began modestly in 2022 with a granite memorial stone at Loveland High School.

The players

Ed Hart

A Berthoud resident and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who serves as the chair of the monument committee.

Ron Albers

A Loveland resident and U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, and co-chairs the monument committee.

Tony DuMosch

A late U.S. Navy veteran known for helping grow Loveland's Veterans Day Parade, whose involvement helped shape the project's direction and ambition.

Loveland High School

The school's ROTC program previously displayed a granite memorial stone listing graduates who lost their lives while serving in uniform.

City of Loveland

Worked with the monument committee to identify the prominent parcel at the northwest corner of Loveland Sports Park as the site for the new monument.

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What they’re saying

“For Albers, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, the project represents both remembrance and responsibility. He hopes the monument inspires other Front Range communities to honor their veterans in lasting, visible ways.”

— Ron Albers, U.S. Army Veteran

What’s next

The committee is now planning for long‑term maintenance and the ongoing costs associated with the site. Fundraising continues, and donations can be made at veteranshonormonument.org.

The takeaway

The Veterans Honor Monument in Loveland will serve as a powerful symbol of local teamwork and dedication, ensuring the contributions and sacrifices of Northern Colorado's veterans are always remembered.