DENVER – On Monday, the Colorado Air National Guard F-16C Vipers flew over nine Colorado communities in honor of Memorial Day, according to a press release from the Department of Defense.
The flyovers were a tribute to military lives lost while serving the country, according to the release. The F-16C Vipers in formation symbolize strength, vigilance and respect, the National Guard said in its release.
“Memorial Day flyovers are more than just a display of aerial precision, they are a solemn salute to our fallen heroes,” 140th Wing Commander U.S. Air Force Col. Jeremiah “Weed” Tucker said in a release. “Each pass through the sky honors their bravery and reminds us of the high price paid for our freedom.”
Coloradans may have seen these jets on Saturday when the 140th Wing flew over the Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora on May 25 and the service at Silverton Town Park in Silverton, also on May 25.
