Jefferson City Marine Corps members came together in Holt Summit Wednesday to support one of their own by putting their construction skills to the test in order to build a fellow Marine a functional deck.

Steve Trower, Jefferson City Marine Corps League member, said their group was contacted about a veteran in a Jefferson City rehab facility who would need an updated deck with wheelchair accessibility.

“When he comes home, he’s gonna be in a wheelchair and will need a handicap ramp and we’re gonna make sure that happens for him,” Trower said.

According to Trower, the veteran’s original deck was in poor condition. Some members of the Jefferson City Marine Corps League drove out to see the deck and then began working on collecting supplies.

“His deck was about to fall apart. So, we started working on trying to get lumber and we got Scruggs Lumber to donate some lumber, and Lowe’s gave us a real good price on the remaining lumber and hardware that we needed,” Trower said.

Nearly 10 Marine veterans gathered in Holt Summit, all with various backgrounds and skills in construction.

Trower said one member of the Marine Corps League really knew what he was doing and lead the group.

“The rest of us are just here to screw a screw in or carry a board if need be,” Trower said.

The crew was able to get the deck done in just a day and said they are excited to see their fellow veteran have a deck he can utilize.

Trower said this is what the Marine Corps League is all about, Marines lending a hand to other Marines.

“If there are other veterans, other Marines out there that need some help, we’re more than happy to assist them if we can,” Trower said.