The permanent 12th Tactical Fighter Wing memorial was established at the War Memorial Park at Fremont County Airport, Cañon City, Colorado, in 2001 and a dedication ceremony was held on 16 September 2001. Since then, a few former 12th TFW members have gathered in Cañon City each year. These gatherings have consisted of socializing, touring the area, and an informal "re-dedication" ceremony at the memorial park.2002 Re-dedication Newspaper Article Some Photos from 2003 2004 Report
2005 Report 2006 Report 2007 Report
The 12TFW Association held a reunion in Denver 18-22 September 2008. On 19 September, those attending the reunion travelled to Cañon City to participate in a re-dedication program.2009 Report 2010 Report 2011 Report 2011 Photos 2012 Report 2012 Photos
2013 Report 2013 Photos 2013 Story 2014 Report 2015 Report 2015 Photos 2015 News Story
2016 Report 2016 News Story 2017 News Story and Photo 2018 News Story and Photos 2019 Report 2019 Photos 2020 News Story 2022 News Story 2024 News Story 2024 Report
The 2019 mini-reunion and re-dedication is the most recent large-scale event and is described below.
Activities:Wednesday 18 Sep 2019 Arrival-1700 -- Socialize, Hotel lounge 1730 -- Dinner, El Caporal, 1028 Main St. 1830-? -- Social, hotel lounge Thursday 0800 -- Rendezvous in Hotel lobby 0930 -- Tour Air Force Academy, 557th Flying Training Squadron 1200 -- Lunch, The Airplane Restaurant, 1665 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs 1730 -- Dinner, World's End Brewing Company, 401 Main 1900-? -- Social, hotel lounge Friday 1000 -- Rendezvous in Hotel lobby 1100 -- Re-dedication Service, War Memorial Park 1230 -- Lunch, Two Sisters, 104 E. Main St., Florence 1530 -- Wine tasting, Holy Cross Abbey Winery, 3011 E Hwy 50 1630 -- Catered dinner, Holy Cross Abbey Winery grounds 1800-? -- Social, Hotel Lounge Saturday 1130 -- Rendezvous in Hotel lobby 1200 -- Lunch, White Water Bar & Grill 1300-1430 -- Tour Royal Gorge Bridge and Park 1430-1530 -- Tour Skyline Drive 1700 -- Rendezvous in Hotel lobby 1730 -- Dinner, Diritos Italian Restaurant, 231 Main 1830-? -- Social, Elks, 404 Macon Ave Sunday 0900 Breakfast & Farewells -- hotelHotel:
Quality Inn & Suites
3075 E. U.S. Highway 50
Cañon City, CO 81212
719-275-8676
Attendance:
Claude "Skip" Blanchard, Metairie, LA
David and Charlotte Burrous, Cañon City, CO
Bill and Kay Cathey, Kerrville, TX
Ron "Rowdy" Doughty, Cape Girardeau, MO
Dan Feigenbaum, Mt. Sinai, NY
Hayley Glover, Mt. Sinai, NY
Sherif Lepi, Albuquerque, NM
Craig Lowrey, Rogue River, OR
Ron and Mary Matsuda, Apple Valley, CA
Jim Mindak, Chicago, IL
John Newman, North Charleston, SC
Elizabeth Pack, Colorado Springs, CO
Larry "The Senator" Taylor, Brooks, GA
