Tony Zapata's patriotism is working for veterans

Tony Zapata, a 69-year-old Vietnam veteran and Boyle Heights resident, found his calling working with and advocating for veterans. He works with soldiers struggling with addictions and other mental health issues like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Finding housing and services for vets is a priority for Zapata in his work. "The system right now is flooded with young men coming back, and it’s hard to get into some of these programs. I always try to get the guys that need their medical [benefits] at the head of the line. And jobs are hard to find right now."  Read the full interview from Memorial Day on Boyle Heights Beat.