May 24, 2017 Loudon, Tennessee
Loudon County Veterans Court Newest Graduates
Loudon County, Tenn. – Loudon County Veterans Court (LCVC) held its 8th graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Loudon County Courts Complex in the courtroom of General Sessions and Veterans Court Judge Hank Sledge. Judges Dale & Sledge and General Johnson began the Veterans Court in September 2015. The courtroom was filled to watch this historic event for the Ninth Judicial District.
Loudon County newest Veteran Court graduate, Army Veteran Michael Kanipes, told his story about how his life changed and how his marriage was restored with support, treatment and dedication the Veterans Court provided . Michael was grateful for the LCVC and thanked LCVC, Helen Ross McNabb Military Services Center Clinical Therapist John Chandler and Vet to Vet Tennessee (V2VT) and V2VT Mentor Melvin Oggs for their support and guidance. “Thanks to everyone, my life is better than before.” Michael’s wife accompanied Michael in the courtroom and expressed her appreciation for restoring their 35 year marriage.
Loudon County newest Veteran Court graduate, Navy Veteran Tyler Barnes, told his story about his multiple deployments with the Navy and his opportunity to cope with readjustment to civilian life with the support and leadership the LCVC staff, Helen Ross McNabb Military Services Center Clinical Therapist John Chandler and V2VT Mentor Karl Griffith.
From right to left: V2VT Mentor Karl Griffith, Navy Veteran Tyler Barnes, Army Veteran Michael Kanipes and Judge Hank Sledge.
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