Update 7/28/2025:
We will always remember the lives that were lost on July 31, 1976. Please feel free to stop by the memorial on Sunday, or any other time. There will not be an official service on this, the 49th anniversary. We are not sure if there will be a greeter this year either. We will never forget!
The year 2025 has brought renewed hardship and heartache across our nation as flooding once again tests the limits of our communities. Each newscast about floodwaters rising and the brave efforts of emergency responders echoes in the memories of those who survived the catastrophic Big Thompson flood of 1976. For many, these stories serve as a poignant reminder of the night our canyon changed forever—a night that claimed lives, shattered families, and transformed landscapes.
While nearly half a century has passed, the legacy of resilience, remembrance, and community remains strong. As the 50th anniversary approaches, we have a solemn opportunity to gather, reflect, and honor those who were lost, those who survived, and the families whose lives were indelibly marked by the tragedy.We are striving to keep the serenity, and hold to the highest respect for the victims and their families of the 1976 Big Thompson Flood. The one statement made while searching to find the families for the 25th Memorial was, “I didn’t know anyone cared.” That will forever stay with us. We do care and this is one way of showing it, even years later.