Brief
Placer County helps veteran brothers reunite via video after 40 years
A video chat organized by Placer County's Veterans Service Office brought the siblings together after four decades of separation.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Two veteran brothers, one living in Grass Valley, California, and the other in eastern Connecticut, connected on a video call on Thursday, their first face‑to‑face meeting in 40 years, according to nypost.com.
What happened
The Placer County Veterans Service Office arranged the video reunion, enabling the siblings—separated by nearly 3,000 miles—to see each other through a screen after decades of phone contact.
What was said
Steve Johnson, a Placer County Veterans Service officer, told KCRA3, “I think it’s a great opportunity for us to help both of these veterans maybe become a little more healthy in their mental health.” He added, “I can’t imagine that it’s a great feeling not to be able to see your family for such a long time.”
How it came about
The office, which provides counseling, education, benefits assistance and advocacy for veterans, is also working with a nonprofit to supply the brothers with internet access and tablets so future video calls can replace phone calls.
Key facts
- The brothers live about 3,000 miles apart, in Grass Valley, CA and eastern Connecticut. (nypost.com)
- Their first in‑person meeting occurred via video chat on Thursday, 2026-10-09. (nypost.com)
- Placer County Veterans Service Office organized the reunion and is seeking to provide tablets and internet access. (nypost.com)
- Steve Johnson, a veteran services officer, said the reunion could improve the veterans' mental health. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Heartwarming moment two veteran brothers living 3,000 miles apart meet face-to-face for first time in 40 years”
