For Immediate Release

Monday, July 21, 2008

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 of American 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
Col. Greg S. Hollister - USAF
Capt. Don R. Bendell - USA SF
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
Lt. Col. Edward C. Herlick - 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

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