Oates: Gratitude for Western Slope Veterans Coalition support

Every year, the Western Slope Veterans Coalition partners with individuals and businesses throughout the region to provide support and resources for our local veterans. We would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Alpine Bank for, once again, sponsoring meals for veterans this past Veterans Day.

This year, breakfasts were provided for free by Alpine Bank at restaurants in Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield and Mesa counties. They consistently make it a priority to actively support a variety of programs that the Western Slope Veterans Coalition offer for our veterans. Thanks go out as well to al the restaurants that participated in this event for their continued support.

We were also honored by a wonderful and touching presentation by students at Glenwood Springs High School, recognizing the contributions of veterans to our country. In addition, Dr. John Murray and the Murray Dental Group in Glenwood Springs offered free dental care for veterans that day. We benefitted from so many people contributing their time, energy and resources. We are truly blessed and grateful to have all of these groups on our team.

Jeremie Oates

President, Western Slope Veterans Coalition