Public invited to Lakewood Post Office building dedication Sat., July 26 honoring former Colo. Supreme Court Justice/war hero Felix Sparks

Colorado U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter to lead dedication

LAKEWOOD, CO — Brigadier General and former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Felix L. Sparks (1917-2007) will be honored in a special Post Office ceremony attended by top officials and the public on Saturday morning, July 26.

In appreciation of his distinguished service and major contributions to the state of Colorado, Felix Sparks will have the Lakewood Post Office Building dedicated in his honor.

The Post Office building dedication ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 26, at the Lakewood Post Office, 10799 West Alameda Ave. The public and press are cordially invited.

Legislation was signed by President Bush in May of this year to dedicate the Post Office in Sparks’ honor. Colorado U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter introduced the legislation in January.

“It is my hope the naming of the Lakewood Post Office for Felix Sparks will inspire future generations to find a calling in public service, said Congressman Perlmutter in proposing the legislation before Congress. “Felix Sparks was a Colorado icon and American hero. He was a man who cared about Colorado and our nation more than just about anybody I have ever met.”

Speaking at the public July 26th dedication event will be U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter, Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy and other officials.

Hosting the event will be Denver Postmaster Alan Catlin.  Postmaster Catlin will lead officials and family members in unveiling the “Felix L. Sparks” name plaque, which will be displayed in the lobby of the Post Office. There will be a presentation of the colors. There will be refreshments afterwards.

Sparks played an integral role in World War II. Serving in the 45th Division's 157th Infantry Regiment, he fought in the notable battles of Reipertswiller and the Caves of Anzio.  For his service he was awarded a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts after being severely wounded on the battlefield. 

When Sparks and his wife settled in Colorado, he made state history by becoming the youngest state Supreme Court Justice at 38.  After his service on our State’s highest court, Sparks, an expert in water law, would serve for over two decades as the director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board. 

Sparks, who passed away in September of 2007 at the age of 90, lived an extraordinary life that exemplified public service and devotion to one’s country