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Kira Monterrey, is a veteran and the owner of Healthy Minds Counseling Center, a private practice that offers mental health counseling and psychiatry services.
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designed for combat veterans and veterans who experience military sexual trauma. She also provided counseling services to veterans and began her own part-time private practice in 2018. She enjoyed it so much, she went full-time in February of this year. “My business is doing really well,” she said. “I’m expanding – unfortunately, I think I’m expanding partially because of COVID; it’s not great for people’s mental health.” Monterrey has two therapists and a psychiatrist on her staff and offers a discount for veterans and first responders. She offers free self-esteem classes for teens
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cure schizophrenia, but he has been getting better. He has a good rapport with Kira. She was a vet, her husband is a vet, and that makes it easier. She is the greatest, and my son is getting better.” Monterrey said she was inspired to work with veterans because of her own traumatic experience in the military and seeing what PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) did to her grandfather. “My grandfather was a highly decorated World War II Marine Corps pilot, and he obviously had PTSD,” she said. “Back then, there was no diagnosis for it – there wasn’t until 1980 – and so I’ve seen how the trauma can be passed down from generation to generation and for me, helping one person overcome trauma can benefit not only that person and their family, but future generations.” Monterrey will continue to serve her community through her membership and volunteer work with the Brentwood VFW post 10789, acting as wellness coordinator for the Stand Down for Veterans events, and serving veterans in her community. Healthy Minds Counseling Center is located at 1120 Second Street, Suite 101, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-852-3987 or visit www. healthymindscenter.com.
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Mike Meyokovich is an Air Force veteran and East County resident who is a member of Brentwood’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10789
Force veteran who serves his community every day.
As a member of Brentwood’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10789, he participates in fundraisers, serves disabled veterans and volunteers his time in the color guard. “He’s one of our most productive guys,” said Steve Todd, former VFW post commander. “We go work on veterans’ homes and disabled veterans’ homes for free and he brings all his electrical expertise and labor to the table.” Mike is the owner of M3 Electrical and uses his company to donate time and materials to veterans in need. He served in the Air Force from 1997-2001, deploying to Kuwait and Oman for operations Southern Watch and Desert Thunder. He worked as an engine mechanic on C130 airplanes. When he left the military, he began working as an ON THE COVER: Veteran Mike Meyokovich will be among the many who will be remembered and honored on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Meyokovich is an Air Force veteran who served from 1997-2001. Photo by Tony Kukulich
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electrician and started a family. He and his wife, Tess, have two daughters and live in East County. With his civilian life moving forward, Meyokovich began to look for a way to give back to his community and regain the camaraderie he missed in the military. He found the VFW and joined in 2014. “I wanted to connect with fellow vets and gain a support network and also wanted to give back to the community by volunteering and helping other vets out,” said Meyokovich. “The VFW is a good
– Mike Meyokovich, veteran asset to the post and his fellow veterans. “Mike is doing great work,” said Smith. “When he has time between his family and work life, he manages to fit in time to help veterans for free, either by doing service with electrical stuff or just being in the VFW and helping with things like the poppy drive and events ... he has a lot of dedication to this country and his community.” For more information on the Brentwood VFW Post 10789, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/vfw10789. For more information on M3 Electrical, Inc., call 925-789-9177 or email mikem@ m3electricalinc.com.
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Service is lifetime commitement for local veteran DAWNMARIE FEHR
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leaving the military. Thomas, now 74, originally came from New York, where he participated in the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1966, Thomas joined the army of his own volition, purposely signing on before he was drafted. “I decided to go in and make it my choice,” said Thomas. “That’s the way it was at that time. It was funny, when I got to basic training, I got my draft notice.” During his three years of military service, Thomas worked in a variety of jobs, including guard duty at the Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) headquarters, where he was stationed when the Tet Offensive hit. With the end of his enlistment in 1969, Thomas went home to New York. He began a career in plastic molding, got married and had his daughter. Thomas eventually moved his family west and settled in California. He has lived in Brentwood since 2000. Thomas has been heavily involved with the Brentwood Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Roy Thomas is a local veteran who served in Vietnam with the army in 1966. He has been a member of the Brentwood Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post 10789 since 2006. (VFW) post 10789 since 2006. He serves as quartermaster, keeping the books for the VFW, filing tax forms and making sure all paperwork is “squared away.” He is also
the district commissioner for the scouting community, working with youth from both the Boy and Girl scouts who have achieved high ranks in their respective programs.
Thomas said he stays involved with the VFW because it is a patriotic organization that truly helps veterans. With 216 members on its roster, the post has many hands to help many vets and serves as a wonderful resource. “We have the relief fund, and the money we get from the poppies goes into that fund and it only helps veterans from our area,” said Thomas. “If we have a veteran that needs help, there’s the money to help them with ... I like the VFW because of what they do.” Steve Todd, past commander of the post 10789, said Thomas has been an incredible asset. “He’s been quartermaster for 15-plus years, and he’s done so much,” Todd said of Thomas. “He goes unsung and under the radar. He has done an awesome job as quartermaster. He really has it down to a science. He’s always there, volunteering for everything, and he has a big heart. He’s a great guy.” Thomas is currently writing his memoirs with the intent of recalling his story for his grandchildren and future generations. For more information on the Brentwood VFW Post 10789, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/vfw10789. To view a video, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia
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HONORING OUR VETS Members of the Brentwood chapter of the Sons of the American Legion gather to celebrate the group’s one year anniversary. Photo by Eric Morford
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rentwood’s chapter of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) has been active for one
year and is working hard to grow its membership and service record. In just one year, the group has grown to 42 members. They are dedicated to preserving the well-being of local veterans and helping the community in any way they can. Matt Rabalais is one of the group’s founding members and its commander. “We are here to support veterans and their families,” Rabalais said. “Our mission in Brentwood is patriotism, community and veteran relations. Right now, most of our charitable work is in the community, letting people know who we are and that we are here.” Services offered by the SAL are support at funerals, participation at veteran and military events such as Memorial Day, and pitching in where needed. This year, that meant helping out the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Rotary Club with their food drive. “We’ve been helping with their food bank,” said Rabalais. “We are handing the boxes of food out, making sure traffic flows and people get their stuff, carrying stuff to the elderly’s homes – there are a lot that walk in, but some are homebound.” Olivia Alvarez is the City of Brentwood’s
recreation supervisor. She collaborated with Rabalais and the other SAL volunteers to distribute food collected by city and rotary volunteers. Alvarez explained the food bank was begun because so many people were impacted early in the pandemic and needed help. “The Sons of the American Legion are a great group to work with,” Alvarez said. “They care about their community. They just want to give back, and it shows. They are all very professional and friendly and easy to work with and you can tell they care . . . we could not have done what we did without their manpower.” In total, hundreds of seniors and residents were able to receive over 1,500 boxes of food. The SAL is a patriotic service organization formed in 1932. Its members are male descendants of those who served in the armed forces. Rabalais said Brentwood originally had a chartered group in 1934, but lost its charter when membership dropped. When a friend asked for help gathering the members for a new charter, Rabalais said he was all in. “I wasn’t in the military long enough to get my veterans status, so when I heard someone was starting the Sons, I was like yes,” Rabalais said. “I wanted to continue to serve my county and community in a way that was necessary for me and my beliefs.” For more information on SAL Squadron 202, email mpr7700@gmail.com, call 925-2065844 or visit the group’s Facebook page at Sons of the American Legion 202. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
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virtual live-stream of its Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. The social-distancing order of Sept. 14 prevents a public gathering to ensure public safety. The keynote speaker is a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Congressman Mike Thompson. Thompson served in combat with the U.S. Army as a
staff sergeant and platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He also served as an instructor at the Army’s Airborne School. The celebration event will also feature a color guard ceremony by De Anza High School JROTC, California Poet Bill Nelson, and guest speaker Mike Hoffschneider. Hoffschneider retired from Contra Costa County as a Veterans Service Representative on Oct. 1 and had over 43 years of combined federal and county public service. The public can watch the virtual live-stream at www.contracosta.ca.gov/6086 or www. contracostatv.org. The celebration will also broadcast live on Contra Costa Television (CCTV) channels: Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, and WAVE Channel 32.
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Veterans Day begins with Armistice Day Veterans Day is a byproduct of the end of World War I, when Germany and the Allied Nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, formally ceasing fighting and establishing terms of peace. On November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the signing of the treaty, the first Armistice Day events were held. Armistice Day was initially a legal holiday to honor the end of World War I only, states History.com. The United States Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday starting in 1938. However, in 1954, after the country had been embroiled in both World War II and the Korean War, Congress amended the Act of 1938 by renaming the commemoration “Veterans Day” to honor veterans of all wars. Veterans Day in October? According to Military.com, for a short
time, thanks to the Uniform Holiday Bill, which in 1968 established three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating national holidays on Mondays, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October — the first being October 25, 1971. However, many people did not agree with this decision, continuing to honor the holiday on the original date. In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed a new law that returned Veterans Day to November 11 beginning in 1978. Since then, parades, memorial events, volunteer efforts, and other celebrations revolving around veterans have been held on November 11. Veterans around the world Many countries, including the United States, celebrate veterans on or near November 11. America’s closest neighbor to the north, Canada, commemorates veterans on Remembrance Day (also November 11), as does the United Kingdom. Britain also has Remembrance Sunday, which is the second Sunday of November. Remembrance Day also is called Poppy Day, when people of the Commonwealth member-states wear a red poppy flower in honor of military members who have died in the line of duty. Paying tribute There are various ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Federal government closings, educational efforts in schools, parades, and visits to military hospitals or cemeteries may take place. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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ale Smith, Charles Immekus and Allan Perry, (left) all of the Veterans of Oakley, prepare to raise the flag during the dedication of a new 25’ flagpole in Oakley, Tuesday, Oct. 27. Vera Martinez, (right) president of the Rotary Club of Oakley, recites the Pledge of Allegiance. The Veterans of Oakley along with the Rotary Club of Oakley celebrated the event in a public ceremony that featured presentations from local officials and guests. The American Flagpole Company donated and installed the new pole. For more information on the Veterans of Oakley, call 925-783-0818. For Rotary Club of Oakley information, contact oakleyrotary@gmail.com or call, 925-323-7602. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia Photos by Tony Kukulich
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compulsory will never serve in the military. But that does not mean non-military personnel do not appreciate the sacrifices service members and their families make. Service members and their families make many sacrifices to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow citizens. The following are three unique ways to give back to these selfless men and women, who often benefit greatly from even the simplest of gestures. Serve as a driver for veterans Unfortunately, many service members return from overseas missions with disabilities, some of which prevent them from driving. Adults who want to help service members can serve as drivers for veterans who can’t drive themselves. Such
a gesture ensures they won’t miss any appointments with doctors or physical therapists, helping them get on the road to recovery that much quicker. Donate your airline miles Some disabled veterans receive medical treatments far away from home at facilities that specialize in treating certain types of injuries, which can make it difficult for their families to be there for them during their recoveries. By donating airline miles to military families, ordinary adults can ensure injured servicemen and -women can still see their families during difficult times in their lives. Access to such support systems can be a big help as veterans work to recover from their injuries.
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