The Honor Bell Foundation is proud to announce the call for artifacts to be included in the casting of Honor Bell No. 2, which will serve the Pikes Peak region. This initiative continues the Foundation's mission to honor deceased military veterans with the solemn tolling of a ceremonial bell during funeral services.
The original Honor Bell, a custom-designed, 1,000-pound stationary bronze bell, was the first of its kind in U.S. history, cast specifically to pay tribute to fallen service members and Veterans. Its significance is embodied in the Foundation's motto: “Forged From Honor.” During its creation, artifacts from 12 deceased Colorado service members-ranging from World War II to the Global War on Terror-were incorporated into the molten bronze, making their legacy an enduring part of the bell.
With the upcoming casting of Honor Bell No. 2, the Foundation invites the community to submit nominations for military artifacts to be embedded within the bell. These artifacts, such as military medals, badges, unit insignia, and commemorative coins, will symbolize the service and sacrifice of veterans across all military branches and eras.
Submission Criteria:
To ensure a meaningful and representative selection, the following criteria must be met:
• The veteran must be deceased.
• The veteran must have served or lived in Colorado.
• The veteran must have been honorably discharged (DD214 may be requested for verification).
• All military service branches, ranks, and eras are eligible.
Nomination Process:
To nominate a veteran and an artifact for inclusion in Honor Bell No. 2, please download nomination form from the Honor Bell website, complete the nomination application and submit it to Honor Bell Foundation Executive Director Laurie Kuntz at Laurie.Kuntz@HonorBell.org no later than Feb. 14.
For more information about the Honor Bell and its mission, visit https://honorbell.org/the-honor-bell/. To learn more about the artifacts embedded in the first Honor Bell, visit https://honorbell.org/artifacts-bell-1/.
About the Honor Bell Foundation
The Honor Bell Foundation is dedicated to providing a reverent final tribute to military veterans through the tolling of the Honor Bell. By forging these bells with artifacts from past service members, the Foundation ensures that the legacy of their service endures for generations to come.