A group of war veterans from Northern California is fuming Thursday.
They’ve been meeting bi-weekly at the Black Bear Diner on Calavera Boulevard in Milpitas where they used to gather to share war stories and ongoing struggles for many in their current battle with PTSD. This until Tuesday when the new manager told them they couldn’t hold their gatherings there anymore.
“My therapy is with my brothers. That’s why we get together because we understand,” said veteran Joe Sigala.
They informally call themselves “veterans helping veterans.” And for the last 10 years, they’ve been meeting inside the restaurant in a room away from the main dining area.
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