Episodes
Pam Ray - National American Legion Auxiliary President
Pam took some time to recap her year as National President and to chat about some of the experiences she encounterd.
Coral Grout - Incoming American Legion Auxiliary National President
Coral is the incoming National President for 2026/2027. She spoke with us about her goals for the upcoming year and how she's looking forward to participating with Wreaths Across America at numerous events.
Amber Caron - Wreaths Across America
Amber is the Communications Director for Wreaths Across America.
Kate Parisot - Veterans Information Service
Kate joined us in the broadcast booth to enlighten us about Veterans Information Service and how it has become a bible for organizations and veterans looking for information.
John Hacker - North Carolina
John is an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He joined us to chat about his service and his participation with Wreaths Across America.
Dawn Aberle - Iowa
Dawn shared how she's encouraged school kids to help with her Wreaths Across America project.
Craig Du Mez - Grateful Nation Project
Craig is the President of the Grateful Nation Project and stopped by to fill us in on their mission to gather, preserve, and share the TRUE stories of those who gave “the last full measure of devotion” for our freedom. They also create Hero Cards and online biographies of U.S. military service members—from the Revolutionary War to the present day—who lost their lives while serving our country.
Anita Buchanan Virginia
Anita is an Army veteran from Virginia. She spent 14 years in uniform and is attending her first American Legion National Convention.
Lisa Williamson and Linda Newsome
We had the honor of chatting with two American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents, Linda Newsome and Lisa Williamson.
Marilyn Tully Pennsylvania
Marilyn is a Gold Star Mother and shared stories of her son Michael. She also is a WAA Location Coordinator in Pennsylvania.
Jenny Tracy Indiana
Jenny started volunteering as a Location Coordinator in 2021 and now has 15 locations she oversees in Indiana.
Denise Breneman - Special Olympics Florida
Denise is the mom of a Special Olympian and works with Special Olympics Florida. She joined us to share how the Legion and Legion Auxiliary in her area work together to celebrate Olympians.
Annie Metarko-Brooks Wreaths Across America
Annie is one of WAA's 10 awesome Regional Liaisons and helps oversee Region 5.
Janet Redford - Past National Auxiliary President
Janet was the American Legion Auxiliary National President in 2014-2015.
Jennifer Walsh, Jacque Van Buskirk, Pam Cain - DPAA
Jennifer is the new Principal Deputy Director of the DPAA. She introduced us to Jacque, whose uncle was recovered after 82 years...and Pam, who's father is still Missing In Action.
Jesse Figueroa - Puerto Rico
Jesse dropped by to chat about his service and his involvement with the American Legion.
Joe Michaud - Maine State Commander
Joe is the incoming Maine State American Legion Commander.
Kim Bean Florida
Kim stopped by the broadcast booth to share a very neat story of how part of their WAA veterans wreaths are repurposed for a special occasion.
Trish Ward - Past National President
Trish is an American Legion Auxiliary Past National President, serving in 2024-2025.
Doc Ballard and Darren Davis - CMOHS
Donald "Doc" Ballard is a Medal of Honor Recipient. Darren Davis is a former Marine and owner of RDC Shoes. Both joined us to chat about their involvement with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
Omarr Guerrero - AMBA
Omarr dropped by to educate us on the benefits of AMBA. As a partner to over 450 non-profits across the country, AMBA designs unique insurance programs that fits each non-profits' needs.
Earl Morse and Theresa Werner - Honor Flight
Earl is the creator of Honor Flight and Theresa serves as the Board Chairwoman.
Theodore Roosevelt
It was a pleasure to sit down with the 26th President as he made his rounds of the American Legion Convention.
