Nearly 100 volunteers came out Friday afternoon to decorate the graves at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside Parkway, ahead of today’s ceremony.
Welcome Home Alliance for Veteransâ new board of directors is committed to seeing the veteran support and advocacy organization through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The virus and restrictions in place to reduce its spread have meant the closure of Welcome Homeâs Warrior Resource Center to general foot traffic, and a suspension of its popular programs like veterans coffee each Thursday, where those who served could meet up with others for important face-to-face contact and and camaraderie.
The nonprofit continues to assist veterans in other ways, including by offering appointment-only services, but cannot host large in-person gatherings.
The pandemic has not changed its mission, however, new board president Randy Havens said.