We Honored the Vets today during Coach Gray Coaches Corner!
What a show Honoring our Veterans! Coach Gray was back from his conference. This was a unique honor to discuss not only current sports issues, but highlight and hear in great depth the challenges Veterans go through as they sacrifice their all to serve and protect our Country.
First Quarter
Coach Gray and Karla Williams discussed last weeks guest Nikki Giovanni, and the New Season of the NFL coming up! Yes are you ready for some football? We also discussed the tragic story of the two boxers who lost their lives to the sport. We gave praise to Coco Gauf --Go Coco Go! We are rooting for her as she seeks to dominate the Citi Open on Sunday 7/27/19 after winning the Qualifying round today. Congratulations!
Second Quarter:
This is where the show got even more exciting! Our very special Guests included Lady Dymund Britt, CEO of the Dymund Group and Patricia Craig the Chairperson of the Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council service the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. They discussed an exciting 3-day VETERAN PRESIDENTIAL EVENT to improve the lives of Veterans. The event which will include All former & current President(s), Congressional Leaders, Senate Representatives, International Presidents & Governmental Leaders a like with domestic U. S. Governors, Mayors, great sports figures, entertainment stars will be in attendance. Both national and international news channels will be syndicating nationwide to cover the activities.
Special performances from the Kennedy Center, Comedians, Military Brigade Generals and other military and affiliated agencies, renown community leaders and our very own U. S. Veterans and civilians are expected!
Here is a synopsis of the 3-day event:
•Operation Genesis: Thursday, November 7, 2019
Presidential and Distinguished Roundtable Discussions to identify assistance programs for Veterans and more!
Operation Peace: Friday November 8, 2019
The Veterans Ball at the MGM, National Harbor-
A tour of the location of the Blind Veteran’s- a movie and happy hour gathering.
•Operation Tohidu: Concert - Saturday, November 9, 2019
The Award Ceremony- at Waters Edge Event Center, Belcamp, MD. A morning prayer breakfast to include an evening concert and silent auction along with an awards ceremony honoring Veterans.
For more information please go to BISM.org/Veterans. This event will be mentioned on the show each and every week until each Operation has fulfilled its mission!
Third Quarter and Fourth Quarters:
Kenny and Karla joined in on the invigorating discussion with Lady Dymund and Pat, concerning Veterans and mental health challenges which affect not only themselves, but their families and everyone they love and care for—there are services out there to help as Pat can lead you to them. Contact either Lady Dymund or Pat for assistance and volunteer opportunities. (Listen to the show for contact information!)
Final words and final discussion. Please listen to hear what was discussed –you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to serve our Vets! We need Volunteers! See you next week
