Sam Peña is a multimedia journalist at Denver7 KMGH in Denver, Colorado.
DRAKE, Colo. — A Colorado nonprofit gathered a team of veterans Saturday morning to clear land destroyed by the Alexander Mountain Fire .Thirty-two veterans downed burned trees and planted mushrooms on nearly 1,000 acres of land in Drake.The land can be seen from the historic Sylvan Dale Ranch, where an estimated 950 acres and several buildings were lost in the fire. Silas Binkley, director of programs and operations for the Heart-J Center , manages the burned land.
George, a Marine veteran, served multiple deployments overseas. He's now a student at Front Range Community College and is working towards a degree in Forestry.George said the years he spent in the military were the best of his life. After returning home, he missed the comradery of his military life.“It can be a little lonely,' said George. 'Being around other veterans helps motivate me and keep me on track.
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