06/05/2026
June update: It’s really happening!
As we reflect over the June 6 anniversary of the D-Day landing and eventual liberation of France, we are so grateful for the supporters of the Montrose Veterans Memorial. Having a place to honor the Greatest Generation, many who served and lost their lives in WWII, will be a part of the legacy of this memorial.
Over the last three months many pieces of the Montrose Veterans Memorial have come to fruition. This month we are pleased to report that construction is going smoothly. and it is moving on time. After talking to our friends in New England, PG Memorials, the honor panels along with the 2,800-pound welcome artwork are scheduled to arrive in Montrose on Sept. 2. Upon delivery, they will set them in place.
Memorial grounds will be a place of reflection, healing, learning
A 30-foot flagpole with the USA flag atop will tower over a gathering area–ready for Veterans Day and other ceremonies. Right now, we are researching the pole and have located some options.
The Huey helicopter will be the highlight of the final section. Mounted high, it will be a symbol that many veterans and active-duty military experienced Huey's medivac and close air support missions that were lifesaving. Experiences that are never forgotten.
This week's tasks
Two of our Board Members, Troy Meyer and Dave Powers–both engineers, visited the Memorial site on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and learned from the Stryker Co. crew that the tasks for this week include survey layout and footer excavations. These excavations will be the homes for the entrance stone, helicopter, Bald Eagle and honor panels.
Groundbreaking, ribbon cutting, brick laying
Thanks again to everyone who attended the May 15 ground-breaking ceremony. We are looking forward to the ribbon cutting ceremony late summer/early fall and the brick laying ceremony. We envision larger crowds than we saw at groundbreaking, and we will notify every one of the details as building progresses.
We continue to raise funds, just as we promised the City of Montrose and Montrose County through our memo of agreement. If you would like to donate or buy a brick, please visit www.montrosevmc.org
Here are some of the patriots we would like to honor. Some who have made this all possible with generous donations either through in-kind product donations or cash donations:
Western Gravel for their generous donation
Home Depot donating building materials and labor, and plans to donate more
Kaylor Fencing eagerly signed up to fence the Memorial site
San Juan Gardens offered many plants and trees with gratitude
Turner Toyota, GMC and Chevrolet for generous donations since the beginning
Bolinger & Queen for their generous donation
Alliance Concrete from Olathe generously providing tons of concrete
DMEA for monetary support
Spectrum started us out with a significant donation
We will continue to list donors in future updates
Amy Eifling, MVMC BOD secretary/treasurer, said the other day a woman came into the Welcome Home Alliance For Veterans Warrior Center to give a check as a donation. She apologized that the check “was small”.
We want to assure all that–no matter how large or how small–their donations are appreciated and will be used to honor our veterans and active-duty military. So many people have contributed to this effort and have stepped up to make this happen. We encourage you to keep them in mind when you need their products or services.
With greatest appreciation on behalf of the MVMC BOD,
Les Williams, MVMC President
J. Bob Brueske, MVMC Chairman
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