

Reyes mentioned about five main issues facing many vets.

“The whole purpose of this is to team up a veteran with a veteran defendant in court, like a battle buddy, to help then navigate through the system.” Working hand-in-hand with the Veterans Court is an organization he helped establish, Mentors for Hillsborough County Veterans. His efforts include his support for the Veterans Treatment Court, a specialized court that serves military members or veterans who are in or about to enter the criminal justice system who suffer from service-related mental illnesses and other conditions. He is now a national advocate for veterans. Iran, Afghanistan, North Africa, Bosnia, Kosovo and I’ve met some great people on the way. Reyes is a “military brat." His father was an Army officer who served for 26 years. Our latest Everyday Hero is a veteran whose mission is to make life easier for other vets. Want to nominate an Everyday Hero? Click here.

