Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court celebrates first graduates

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — “Victory earned together,” that’s the motto of the Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court.

The group celebrated the court’s first graduation ceremony on Friday, honoring the three graduates who finished the program at the Catawba County Courthouse.

The event highlighted the achievements of Tommy Todd Jr. of the U.S. Marines, Prashant Gongidi of the U.S. Army, and Tyler Gragg, also of the U.S. Army, in a courtroom filled with Veteran’s Treatment Court members, elected officials, and other veterans.

Scott Reilly, the 36th Prosecutorial District Attorney, said the graduation is a great achievement that the whole organization should be proud of.

“A veterans’ treatment court gives veterans who have lost their way another chance, and if anyone has earned a second chance, it’s those who have worn the uniform of our country,” Reilly said. “Our goal is that by everyone working together, we can make a difference in a veteran’s life and help them get back on the path to becoming productive members of the community again.”

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