USS Grayling SS-209 Memorial

Dedicated August 8, 1976

The USS Grayling (SS-209) Memorial is located in Sloan's Lake Park at the corner of 17th Ave. and Sheridan Blvd., Denver CO. 


The Grayling Memorial honors all Submarine Sailors who have given the ultimate sacrifice and are on Eternal Patrol.


The Memorial was Planned and constructed by the Mile High Diggers Chapter of Submarine Veterans of World War II.


The Memorial was dedicated on August 8, 1976 during the 22nd Annual Convention that was held in Denver that year.


Rocky Mountain Submarine Veterans Memorial Brick Project Update


Hey All,

 

We finally got all our ducks in a row. So, click the button below for the order form for the engraved bricks. We want to move this project forward as fast as we can to meet our March 30, 2026, due date for getting the bricks ordered, so we can have the project completed by June 30, 2026.

 

Commemorative Purpose is to:

  • Recognize Rocky Mountain Submarine Veterans who are on Eternal Patrol
  • Recognize Veteran Family members who are on Eternal Patrol from Previous Wars (i.e. Father, Mother, Children, Brother, Sister, Grand Father, Grand Mother)
  • Recognize current veterans who are supporters of the USS Grayling (SS 209) Memorial Plaza

 

There are two options to order the bricks -- Tax deductible and non-tax deductible. 

  1. If you chose Non-tax deductible, you have two options:
  2. 1. Send a check and order form to Grant. The check MUST be made out to USSVI-RMB and sent to RMB C/O Grant Day, 7608 Upham St., Arvada, CO, 80003-2231. OR 2. You can send the money via ZELLE. You must have a ZELLE account thru your Bank or Credit Union. You will also need to scan and email to Grant the order form Base's Zelle account is
  3. ops.treas@rockymountainsubvets.com
  4. . You MUST add into the comments section who it is from. Grant's email address is grantdaycdt@hotmail.com.
  5. 2. If you chose Tax Deductible Donation, you MUST send a check and order form to Grant using : RMB C/O Grant Day, 7608 Upham St., Arvada, CO, 80003-2231. The check MUST be made out to USSVCF and write "Credit to Rocky Mountain Memorial Fund" in the description area of your check.

 

Some notes to remember:

 

  1. If you get a 4" by 8" brick, you have two options -- one with clip art and one without clip art. There are seven possible clip arts. See form for selections. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLIP ART ON THIS SIZE BRICK. If you use clip art you have three lines of 18 characters and this includes spaces and punctuation. With no clip art you have three lines with 23 characters. Cost $50 per brick.
  2. If you get a 8" by 8" brick you have the same options as above. With clip art you have four lines of 23 characters and without clip art you have five lines of 23 characters. Cost $100 per brick.
  3. When you place an order, you can also get a 4" by 4" replica coaster for $10. If you wish, you can order additional Replicas for $10 each. Just indicate the total number that you wish to purchase. Examples are shown on the order form.
  4. If you have any questions, please contact Grant at his email address: grantdaycdt@hotmail.com or by Cell # 720-271-6761, please leave a voice mail if he doesn’t answer and he will return your call as soon as possible. 
  5. You can also bring the Completed Order Form and Donation Check to the Base Meetings and we can address any questions at that time.

 

Thanks

Paul


Rocky Mountain Base Engraved Brick Order Form

In September of each year, the Rocky Mountain Base holds a "Tolling Of The Boats" ceremony at the USS Grayling (SS-209) memorial to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives while serving abord U.S. Navy submarines.


2026 Memorial Ceremony:

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 1100


Location:

USS Grayling Memorial

17th Avenue and Sheridan Blvd.  Southwest Corner of Sloan's Lake.

Denver, Colorado


Buffet Lunch immediately after the ceremony at the American Legion Post #17

1901 N. Harlan St., Edgewater, CO 80214


Click To View Pictures From The 48th USS Grayling (SS-209) Memorial Ceremony, September 7, 2024

Link to the 47th USS Grayling (SS209) Memorial Ceremony

September 9, 2023

Full Length Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VglU3yY5A_o


Tax Deductible 501(c)3 Memorial Donations Account


The US Submarine Veterans' Charitable Foundation established the Memorials Fund to act as a tax deductible means to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of submarine related memorials, Many of these existing memorial sites were originally constructed, repaired and maintained by SubVets of WWII, but most are being turned over to the USSVI Base volunteers that devote their precious spare time to insure the presentability of our heritage. In addition, USSVI is building additional memorials and some bases carry our maintenance work on USN Museum Submarines.


Make Checks payable to: USSV Charitable Foundation

Add to Memo Line: RMB Memorial Fund

Mail Checks to:

USSVCF
ATTN: Memorial Fund
PO Box 1063
Groton CT 06340-1063

Online Donations:

  1. go to www.ussvcf.org
  2. Click on [DONATE] button at the top of the home page.
  3. Enter the amount of donation ,click on [CONTINUE]
  4. Enter your information and Tribute Info then Click on [CONTINUE]
  5. When asked to "select the fund" , Click on [SELECT] Button, scroll to the bottom of the listing and Click the [RMB MEMORIAL]. Click on [CONTINUE]

Enter Credit Card Info then click on [FINISH]