By David Krause Tucked at the base of Smuggler Mountain in a quiet cemetery filled with aspen trees and forget-me-not flowers lies one of Aspen’s first war heroes.
Cpl. Peter F. Galligan is the first name read aloud every Memorial Day to honor Aspen’s servicemen who were killed in action.
Galligan’s legacy spans nearly 100 years, but when walking through Aspen Grove Cemetery, his headstone does not stand out much on most days. But this weekend his marker is framed by two American flags and a star medallion that signifies his service in the “World War.”
The son of a silver miner, Galligan was …read more
Via:: Aspen Times