Unfortunately, we've had more than our share of dark days here in the Denver area. One of those days was July 20, 2012; the day of the Aurora Theater shooting. A very close friend of mine was at the theater that night to see The Dark Knight Rises. Luckily, he was not among the 13 who lost their lives, or the 70 who were wounded. In the days following the incident, a makeshift memorial sprung up near the theater. However, the need for something more permanent soon became apparent. On July 27, 2018, the permanent memorial was dedicated.
The piece titled "Ascentiate" was created by artist Douwe Blumeberg. It features 83 sculpted cranes, representing the 13 who were killed and the 70 who were wounded. Each of the cranes also contain a canister filled with items of remembrance from members of the community.
I had the opportunity to visit the memorial for the first time a few days ago. Despite the fact that it is located near a busy intersection, it is tucked away in a surprisingly peaceful and serene spot. The 7/20 Memorial is located at the intersection of Alameda and Chambers, on the grounds of the Aurora Municipal Center, just a few blocks from where the movie theater stood.
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