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Rep. Joe Rice Honors our Fallen Soldiers
From The Denver Channel
It’s been nearly 17 years since the Colorado Veterans Monument was erected outside the state Capitol, and it is now beginning to show its age.
State Representative Joe Rice served two tours of duty as an army reservist in Iraq. “I think it’s somewhat the responsibility of the younger veterans and their families to maintain the legacy of those who came before us,” he said.
So, he is sponsoring a resolution (HJR07-1034) to urge private and public contributions be made to the Colorado Veterans’ Monument Preservation Trust Fund in the Department of Personnel.
“I think a lot of people, organizations, foundations, would make contributions to maintain the monument if they knew it was needed,” he said. “The monument was built with a great number of private sector contributions, and that’s why we’re asking for help from many of the same groups and individuals that cared enough 17 years ago to build this, if they care enough to help us maintain it.”
Donations may be sent to: Colorado Veterans’ Monument Preservation Trust Fund, C/O The Department of Personnel, 633 17th St. Suite 1400, Denver, CO 80202.
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