The who-what-and why

Who am I.

My name is Alessio Demonte. I was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When I was young my parents got divorced and my mom won custody. My dad at the time was in the Airforce stationed in England. So my mom moved us to Italy, where I lived there until 9-10 years of age. After that we moved back to Loveland-Fort Collins Colorado area until I joined the Army in 2011. In the Army my MOS (job) was 13F. I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. In Dec 2012 I was hit by shrapnel in the army and received the Purple Heart Award. in 2014 I was Medically Discharged from the Army due to the injuries I got in 2012. After the Army, we stayed in Tacoma WA, until I was approved for a house in Buffalo NY. In 2018 we moved from Buffalo NY to Delta Colorado. In 2019 I finished my masters in Business Administration with a specialization of Entrepreneurship.

What do I stand for.

What I stand for is very simple. In the Army I learned some important values.

Loyalty- Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers. Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or someone. A loyal Soldier is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Soldiers. By wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army you are expressing your loyalty. And by doing your share, you show your loyalty to your unit.

Duty- Fulfill your obligations. Doing your duty means more than carrying out your assigned tasks. Duty means being able to accomplish tasks as part of a team. The work of the U.S. Army is a complex combination of missions, tasks and responsibilities - all in constant motion. Our work entails building one assignment onto another. You fulfill your obligations as a part of your unit every time you resist the temptation to take "shortcuts" that might undermine the integrity of the final product.

Respect- Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier's Code, we pledge to "treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same." Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And self-respect is a vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have put forth your best effort. The Army is one team and each of us has something to contribute.

Selfless Service- Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own. Selfless service is larger than just one person. In serving your country, you are doing your duty loyally without thought of recognition or gain. The basic building block of selfless service is the commitment of each team member to go a little further, endure a little longer, and look a little closer to see how he or she can add to the effort.

Honor- Live up to Army values. The nation's highest military award is The Medal of Honor. This award goes to Soldiers who make honor a matter of daily living - Soldiers who develop the habit of being honorable, and solidify that habit with every value choice they make. Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you do.

Integrity- Do what's right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles. It requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so does the trust others place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself.

Personal Courage- Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). Personal courage has long been associated with our Army. With physical courage, it is a matter of enduring physical duress and at times risking personal safety. Facing moral fear or adversity may be a long, slow process of continuing forward on the right path, especially if taking those actions is not popular with others. You can build your personal courage by daily standing up for and acting upon the things that you know are honorable.

These values changed me from who I was to who I am today.

Why am I doing this.

I have fought and nearly died multiple times in Afghanistan to ensure that the Country I fought for stayed free. Sadly, the country is no longer free. For example, you will be called racist, homophonic, etc. for making jokes that can hurt people feelings. After that you will be cancelled which includes loss of friends, job, home. For Example, look at Dave Chappelle AKA the Goat. This is not freedom but tyranny and that's why I'm running for County Commissioner for Delta Colorado District 1.