Veterans from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center were honored in a special ceremony ahead of Veterans Day this Saturday.
Otto Lee is a Santa Clara County Board Supervisor and a Navy veteran. On behalf of the county, he wanted to show appreciation for those who have served their country and continue to serve this community.
As the nation prepares to honor its military veterans, veterans working at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center were recognized for their military service and contributions as healthcare workers. Lee is a retired Navy Commander who served for 28 years and comes from a military family. He presented this commendation to all veterans of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. Lee says about 20% of the people who are experiencing mental illness and homelessness in Santa Clara County are veterans.
Each veteran in attendance received a certificate of appreciation during the ceremony. Some veterans spoke about their legacy and the military skills that help them serve the community.
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