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Veteran lauded for persevering in special Missoula court

"We have brothers in arms who have difficulties. This would be an opportunity for you to step up. You’ve got a wonderful model here that’s working." Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger

A DUI court proceeding of a very different flavor took place Monday afternoon in the Missoula County Courthouse.

Missoula District Court Standing Master Brenda Desmond presided, but Montana Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger attended, as did District Judge John Larson, Missoula City Councilman Jon Wilkins, former Missoula County Commissioner Larry Anderson and numerous members of the city’s active and retired military community.

They were there not for a sentencing, but for the graduation of a young veteran who just completed nearly a year’s worth of Veterans Court requirements.

"I bet you didn’t think you’d have a huge an audience at this graduation," Desmond said from the bench to the man in the bright blue shirt. But, she added, that’s what comes to someone who filed consistent updates about his efforts to become a better person, appreciate good things that come and resist the temptation to run himself down while learning to redirect his life.

By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian

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