Jail Won't Stop Homeless Vet From Completing His Mission

Jail Won't Stop Homeless Vet From Completing His Mission
Roy Gleiter Is Determined To Finish His Nationwide Protest Trek
Jail won’t stop Roy Gleiter from completing his mission. That’s what the homeless veteran told 11 News as he was released from the Pueblo County jail Thursday night.
Posted: 12:07 AM Jan 20, 2012
Reporter: Kendra Potter

Roy Gleiter was let go after spending a night behind bars for refusing to leave public property. He says being locked up won’t stop him from finishing his nationwide protest trek.

The 53-year-old has spent over five years pulling a trailer across the country protesting the decline of American society.


Gleiter says being put behind bars only makes him more determined and motivated to finish his mission to change America.

“I met a lot of the people I’m fighting for, and I got to hear people in-depth on how they have a hope for this nation. The people that are considered the bottom dredge. And they love this country just as much as everybody else,” said Gleiter.

Gleiter was released from jail without having to pay his $750 bond. He promised to show up to his next court hearing and to stay in a local homeless shelter until that appearance.

Gleiter was arrested Wednesday for refusing to leave public land along a local highway where he made camp for over six months.

Posada will arrange a Pueblo homeless shelter for Gleiter to stay in. Posada officials tell 11 News Gleiter was offered shelter many times. Not only were a number of organizations offering shelter, but because he is a veteran, he was eligible for housing.
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