Veterans' Voices with Special Guest, Sergeant Nic Von Tilius & Hershey

Join host Matty Sargent for this month's episode of Veterans' Voices, featuring an in-depth interview with Sergeant Nic Von Tilius, U.S. Army veteran and Administrative Assistant to the Marlborough/Sudbury Veterans Services Office, along with his service dog Hershey. Episode Highlights: -Nic's military journey: Born in Denver, Colorado, served from 2009-2018 as a 13F Fire Support Specialist -Multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait with the 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions -Transition from military to civilian life and finding purpose in veteran services -Comprehensive discussion about service dogs vs. emotional support animals -The process of obtaining a service dog through Canine Companions for Independence -Practical advice for veterans considering service animal support Special Feature - Veterans Profile: This episode also honors the Goodnow Brothers (Charles, Theodore, and Andrew) - three Civil War veterans from Marlborough who all died in service to their country. The recently named Goodnow Brothers Elementary School commemorates their sacrifice. About the Guest: Sergeant Nic Von Tilius medically retired from the U.S. Army in 2018 after nearly a decade of service. He now serves the veteran community as Administrative Assistant to Veterans Service Officer Mike Hennessy, splitting his time between Marlborough and Sudbury. Nic and his service dog Hershey are passionate advocates for veteran mental health and service animal awareness. Resources Mentioned: For more information about veteran services or assistance with service animals, contact the Marlborough/Sudbury Veterans Services Office: 508-485-6492.

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