Contributions by Christine Burtt
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Nashville songwriters Danny Wells, Billy Montana, Keni Thomas and Jimmy Nichols entertained TAPS supporters at a benefit for TAPS on June 15.
7/11/2019 - Christine Burtt![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2018/2018jun-classiccolorado.jpg)
Country stars Pam Tillis, Billy Montana, Frank Myers, Jimmy Nichols, and Matt Spicher entertained TAPS supporters at benefit for TAPS on June 16.
7/23/2018 - Christine Burtt![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2017/2017oct-ccc.jpg)
As the family of Sgt. Nick Pansini told the story of his suicide in 2010, the reason for TAPS became crystal clear: We care!
10/12/2017 - Christine Burtt![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2017/2017feb-classic.jpg)
The TAPS Colorado Celebrity Classic began in 2006 when Lynne and Bo Cottrell took on the challenge of putting this unique and wonderful event together.
2/24/2017 - Christine Burtt![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/4.2.3.getinvovled.classic.thumb.jpg)
As the family of Sgt. Nick Pansini told the story of his suicide in 2010, the reason for TAPS became crystal clear: We care!
8/11/2016 - Christine Burtt![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2015/21-3-classic.jpg)
The tenth anniversary of an event that celebrates and remembers the lives of our fallen heroes and their families is an important milestone.
9/21/2015 - Christine Burtt![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2014/20-3-classic.jpg)
Now in its ninth year, the three-day event held in June in Denver netted more than $250,000 to support TAPS programs.
9/21/2014 - Christine Burtt![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2011/17-3-gatlins.jpg)
The 6th Annual TAPS Celebrity Classic in Colorado, hosted by Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, exceeded expectations both in terms of the fun & dollars raised.
9/21/2011 - Christine Burtt![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2009/15-3-morris.jpg)
“The Cottrells, Gary Morris, and their whole team are angels for TAPS,” said Bonnie Carroll, TAPS founder and president.
9/21/2009 - Christine Burtt