Metin shaking the good hand of Major General Doug Pearson.
George Vinson, Director of California, Office of Homeland Security, at Metin's painting exhibition where Metin displayed seven of his best paintings.
Metin with Donald T. Sterling, Honorary Chairman of the event and the Owner of L.A. Clippers team.
Metin with international sports star Shaquille O'Neal of Los Angeles Lakers. Shaq, who regularly devotes a generous amount of his time to worthwhile charity events, was presented with DaimlerChrysler Gold Star Celebrity Leadership Award.
Shaq is holding Metin's "Birds of Peace" necktie dedicated to the victims of 9/11 tragedy and world peace.
Metin lends his healing art to many charity functions throughout the year.
2nd Annual California Gold Star Awards held on April 5, 2003 was another such occasion for Metin to give back to his community by donating the proceeds of his art sales.
During the gala, such important VIP guests of honor like Shaq O'Neil of Los Angeles Lakers and Governor Gray Davis of California had the opportunity to appreciate Metin's art exhibition.
Orange County Assistant Sheriff Don Haidl.
Metin Bereketli Exhibit at California Gold Star Awards
Dedicated to Homeland Security
Disneyland Hotel-Anaheim, CA, April 5, 2003