Welcome to ​Beacon of Honor Dedication Site 
​for U.S. Army (Retired) Lietenant Colonel Edward J. Sweeney Jr.'s

at Poppy's Memorial Flagpole
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View of Poppy's Memorial Flagpole in Highlands Ranch, CO

This site's 'Inspirational Story from Our Flag'
about the life of Poppy / Eddie / Uncle Ed / Dad 

Sweeney family picture in 1978 at Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany (L-R: Ellen, Snow, Sean, Shannon, Ed)

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You led life to its FULLEST - full of honor, humility, humor and an unwavering dedication to your country, family, God, friends and co-workers. And lest we forget, you also taught us to CELEBRATE! - to cherish life's little and big feats by raising and toasting with a cold one! Thanks for being a great example to follow. We look forward to following in your footsteps all the way to Heaven and one day, again raising a cold one to CELEBRATE our reunion.

Public Service Career:

Loved and Served Our Country. As Director of School Maintenance enjoyed dressing up for holidays to bring smile to face of workmates and school kids.

Public Service Career Highlights
​-Service to Country and Community-

... Service to Country (1967 - 1987) ...
20-year U.S. Army Retired Lieutenant Colonel with Aviation and Corps of Engineer specialties
Vietnam War Veteran (1969-70)
Silver Star for Valor recipient
?? Air Medals

... Service to Community (1989? - 2008) ...
?-year Director of School Maintenance for Charlotte-Mecklenberg School System
?-year Director of School Maintenance for Union County School System

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Award Citation(s)

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​Bulletpoint Bio

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Family Life:

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