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Don Stratton USS Arizona Survivor Exhibit Relocated to Pikes Peak Library District East Library
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) After two years at the Colorado Springs Airport, the Don Stratton USS Arizona Survivor Exhibit has relocated to the Pikes Peak Library District East Library.
The Pikes Peak Legacy Heroes Foundation, hopes that having it here will expose more people to this powerful piece of history.
Don Stratton, a survivor of the USS Arizona and former resident of Colorado Springs, passed away last February; but his legacy lives on at the Pikes Peak Library District’s East Library.
“Men like Donald Stratton, who sacrificed everything for our country and asked for nothing in return, are unbelievable examples to everyone in our community, quite frankly,” said Mark Seglum, Treasurer with the Pikes Peak Legacy Heroes Foundation.
Colorado Springs exhibit honoring USS Arizona survivor moves to new home
Donald Stratton, who served aboard the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, died last year in Colorado Springs. Author: Wilson Beese (9NEWS) Updated: 11:32 AM MDT April 21, 2021
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. An exhibit honoring a survivor of the sinking of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II is open to the public again after being relocated.
The exhibit for Donald Stratton, who died last year at 97, was relocated from the Colorado Springs Airport to the East Library in the Pikes Peak Library District, located at 5550 N. Union Blvd. in Colorado Springs.
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The Manitou Springs City Council on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, selected Ratio Architects LLC to develop library design alternatives and engineering and construction designs for the upgrade and remodel the historic Carnegie Library building, 701 Manitou Ave. The building is aging and must be upgraded so it is compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (Courtesy of Pikes Peak Library District)
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If youâve always wanted to ask former Colorado Springs homicide detective turned TV star Joe Kenda a question, nowâs your chance. On May 1 at 2 p.m., the author and host of âHomicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kendaâ will be the keynote speaker for the Pikes Peak Library Districtâs annual Mountain of Authors community program. Kenda, whose new book, âKiller Triggers,â came out in March, will speak for approximately 45 minutes before beginning a question and answer session.
The event will be hosted through Zoom and registration is required. A link will be sent via email before the programâs start. One lucky virtual attendee will win an autographed copy of Kendaâs new book. Space is limited, so if youâre interested, visit ppld.org. A limited quantity of autographed copies of the book âKiller Triggersâ can be purchased through the Friends of PPLD.