Teller County welcomes home Major Steven Ramsbottom in community ceremony
Summary
Commissioners, veterans and local volunteers gathered April 9 to honor Major Steven Ramsbottom, a Purple Heart recipient who returned to Teller County after being wounded in combat. Officials presented a quilt, a flown flag certificate and community recognitions.
Teller County commissioners opened their April 9 meeting with a public welcome‑home ceremony for Major Steven Ramsbottom, who was recognized by county leaders, veterans and community organizations for his service and combat wounds.
Commissioner Dan Williams framed the event as a community‑led moment of support, saying, “Steve is the 1st combat wounded to return home to Colorado.” Williams and other officials described Ramsbottom’s service record and urged sensitivity from the press and the public during his recovery. Renee Caldwell of the Florissant Grange presented a handmade quilt as a commemorative gift, and a staff member representing Congresswoman Brittany Patterson conveyed a flown flag and certificate on the congresswoman’s behalf.
Major Ramsbottom addressed the crowd, thanked the community and remembered fellow soldiers who did not return. "I just wanna start off by saying thank you to the community," he said, and recounted the names and sacrifices of the six soldiers who died in the same incident. The ceremony concluded with a reception for the veteran and his family before the board recessed to continue regular business.
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