DENVER — Family, friends, colleagues and the Colorado community honored and remembered former Colorado Governor Dick Lamm during a memorial service Tuesday afternoon.
Lamm, who served a governor from 1975 to 1987, died last month at the age of 85 due to complications from a pulmonary embolism, said his wife Dottie.
The memorial service was held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver.
The service was led by Lamm’s longtime friend and colleague, Buie Seawell. Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) provided a welcome and former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb delivered the eulogy. There was a small collection of other speakers, including two of Lamm’s former students at the University of Denver.
Lamm’s widow, former First Lady Dottie Lamm, also offered her personal remarks to conclude the service. Musical selections were be performed by Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors.
Watch the full service:
Lamm may be best known for convincing Coloradans to reject the 1976 Olympics.
Polis issued a proclamation declaring Aug. 31 Governor Richard Lamm Day. Polis has also ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Aug. 31 to honor Lamm.
Last month, Polis released a statement remembering Lamm's service to Colorado:
"I’m very saddened to hear about the passing of former Governor Dick Lamm and send my condolences to Dottie and his entire family. I thank Governor Lamm for his service to the state of Colorado both as Governor and his many years teaching. Gov. Lamm took on tough issues, and he never shied away from civil political discourse and embraced collaboration. Gov. Lamm’s legacy and leadership will be remembered in our state’s history as well as his work to make Colorado an even more amazing place."
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