McCain Campaign Press Release - Colorado Veterans Unite Behind John McCain

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced the leadership of Colorado Veterans for John McCain, a statewide grassroots organization that is working to bolster John McCain's support within Colorado's veterans' community. With members from around the state, the group's membership spans generations, including veterans from World War II to the combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

One of the statewide Co-Chairmen on hand was fellow POW and US Navy Captain Mike McGrath. Capt. McGrath said, "I know firsthand the type of man John McCain is - either in the horror of a North Vietnamese prison camp or the arena ofAmerican politics. He has always put country first. He has lived his life to serve a cause greater than himself. His relentless self-sacrifice and courage, both moral and physical, are the backbone of why so many veterans and their families are supporting John in his campaign for president. I was honored to call him brother in Vietnam and the nation and I will be honored to call him Mr. President. "

McCain's campaign announced its statewide and regional leadership of the Colorado Veterans for John McCain today at the Pike's Peak VFW post in Colorado Springs. Also on hand to offer their support for Sen. McCain were: Colorado Springs Mayor, Army Capt. Lionel Rivera, Air Force LT. Col. Don Smith, Colorado 14th District Representative, Air Force Col. Kent Lambert, Army Capt. Silverio "Silver" Salazar and Cherish Schaffer, President of Walking Warrior Wives.

COLORADO VETERANS FOR JOHN MCCAIN LEADERSHIP TEAM

Statewide Leadership
United States Senator Hank Brown - USN

Col. Tom H. Kirk, Jr. - USAF

Capt. Mike McGrath - USN

Regional Leadership
Lt. Col. Monrad L. Monsen - USA

Sgt. C. Doug Sterner - USA

Capt. John F. Lumann - USMC

Additional Leadership and Supporters
Col. George K. Gramer - USA

Col. Stephen W. Leonard - USA

Maj. Gen. J Halloran - USAF

Capt. Matthew R. Dardenne - USAF

Cmdr. William B. Leonard, Jr. - USN

3rd Class PO. James Hasbrouck - USN

Lt. Col. Ronny J. May - USAF

Sgt. Donnie D. Rhodes - USMC

Brig. Gen. Don M. Hartung - USAF

Capt. William C. Jeffers - USA

Douglas L. Dixon