CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KOAA) — Veterans in Cañon City need help to fix roof damage at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4061.
Peter Ziehli, Incoming Post Commander of VFW Post 4061, contacted News5 for help.
"The more leaks, the more the materials deteriorate, and the more the safety problem becomes," said Ziehli.
Ziehli estimates that fixing the roof damage would cost $150,000. He says financing the cost has not been easy despite his efforts.
Last December, a man broke into the building and stole $4,000 from the VFW's ATM. While recovering from that incident, the roof damage has been a headache.
Ziehli says it could get unsafe for veterans.
"It hits me hard. It really hits me hard," said Clinton Allen, a Vietnam veteran at VFW Post 4061.
Allen says the post has been a home where many veterans share their decades-old memories.
"We have a big Thanksgiving dinner. Same thing for Christmas time," said Allen.
Ziehli says the bill is for more than just a building; it is for the nation's heroes. He wants to continue to serve them in a safer place.
"We can use your help,... financial help," Allen said.
If you want to help them, you can contact the VFW Post 4061 directly at the following numbers:
Peter Ziehli, Post Commander
719-896-1170
peter.ziehli@gmail.com
Clinton Allen, Junior Vice Commander
719-371-1627
VFW Post 4061
719-275-9886
215 N Cottonwood Ave, Cañon City, CO 81212
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