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United Airlines Flight 629 Memorial Unveiled
On Saturday November 1, a memorial marker for the 44 victims of the United Airlines Flight 629 tragedy was unveiled at the Old Stapleton Airport Tower. Several media outlets, including CPR News, 9News, and AP News covered the unveiling of the memorial. Those stories can be found below. Click Here to Read the CPR News Article Click Here to Watch the 9News Segment Click Here to Read the AP News Article
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DPD Anniversary Badge Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary and Colorado’s 150th Anniversary
We are happy to report that a special Denver Police Badge is available for retired and active Denver Police Officers who make a donation to the Denver Police Museum. Pictured below is a rendition of the special anniversary badge. Chief Thomas has approved the badge to be worn by active Denver Police Officers beginning in 2026! Supply is limited. For further details, please email gymbuff47@comcast.net.
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United Airlines Flight 629 Memorial Events
This past weekend, on October 31 and November 1, the museum held a series of

United Airlines Flight 629 Memorial Unveiled
On Saturday November 1, a memorial marker for the 44 victims of the United Airlines

Eyewitnesses Recount the Tragedy of United Airlines Flight 629
As the 70th anniversary of the United Flight 629 bombing approaches, eyewitnesses Philip Bearly and

A Memorial to United Flight 629
This weekend marks 70 years since the United Flight 629 bombing, and a memorial will
70th Anniversary of the United Flight 629 Tragedy
On October 31 and November 1, the Denver Police Museum will hold a commemorative series

2025 Denver Police Museum Ornament
We are expecting our 2025 Holiday Ornament shipment arriving early November. Order forms will be
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Denver Police Museum Releases Report On Improving Police-Community Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Michael HessePresidentDenver Police Museum303-495-9718mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org DENVER, CO (May 16, 2022)—Today, the Denver Police Museum released a report summarizing feedback on improving police-community relations. The Museum’s Report to

DENVER POLICE MUSEUM, DENVER POLICE FOUNDATION, AND DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR FALLEN OFFICERS FOR POLICE WEEK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Michael Hesse President Denver Police Museum 303-495-9718 mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org DENVER POLICE MUSEUM, DENVER POLICE FOUNDATION, AND DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR FALLEN OFFICERS FOR POLICE WEEK

Denver Police Museum Announces 2021 Black History Month Honorees
2021 BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOREES: Carol Hogue, Rae McCall-Hunn, and Laura Tinnin-Whitney DENVER, CO (February 17, 2021)—Today, the Denver Police Museum announced its 2021 Black History Month honorees, Carol Hogue,

2020 BLACK HISTORY HONOREE RETIRED DENVER POLICE DIVISION CHIEF DR. TRACIE KEESEE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Michael Hesse President Denver Police Museum 303-495-9718 mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org DENVER POLICE MUSEUM, BLAIR-CALDWELL LIBRARY, AND DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNNOUNCE 2020 BLACK HISTORY HONOREE RETIRED DENVER POLICE DIVISION
Denver Police Museum and Denver Police Department Announce 160th Anniversary Badge
February 1, 2019 Immediate Release Media Contact: Michael Hesse Denver Police Museum 303/495-9718 Mhesse2020@aol.com www.denverpolicemuseum.org DENVER POLICE MUSEUM AND DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE 160th ANNIVERSARY BADGE TO BE WORN BY OFFICERS FOR






