Topeka Kansas

Jim Martin presents a Proclamation to the staff at the mayor's office in beautiful downtown Denver, Colorado

Day 3: August 12, 2022 – Denver, Colorado

All Stars and Stripes Museum and Library Posts, Stars and Stripes Cities / August 20, 2022

Jim Martin arrived in Topeka where he learned about Kansas native Harry W. Colmery, the architect of the GI Bill. On the road a little after 6:00 a.m. from Topeka, Jim Martin saluted Fort Riley, then drove through Hayes and Goodman, to Denver, Colorado. At the Colorado Governor’s office in Denver, Jim Martin left information …

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Topeka, Kansas Capitol Building

Day 2: August 11, 2022 – Topeka, Kansas

All Stars and Stripes Museum and Library Posts, Stars and Stripes Cities / August 20, 2022

On Thursday, August 11, 2022, Jim Martin arrived in beautiful Bonner Springs, Kansas. He presented a Proclamation recognizing Topeka as a true Stars and Stripes City. Mayor Padilla (a veteran), his wife, the chief of police, fire chief, and other dignitaries were present. Mayor Padilla pledged to do everything he can to further the mission …

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