On August 21, 2012, several TDVA members participated in the 20thAnniversary of ALL CAN SKI. This amazing event provided a water skiing experience to 120 athletes and is the largest water skiing event for athletes with physical disabilities in the United States. The event lasted three days (Aug. 21-23) and participants...
TDVA presented Private First Class Terence Jones, US Army, a workout shirt during his rehabilitation at the VA hospital's New Polly Trauma Unit. Pfc. Jones was wounded on February 2, 2012 by an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan (North of Kandahar). Pfc. Jones served with the 25th Infantry...
We had our first annual Cart & Comfort Program Fund, raffle drawing on the third of July 2012, It was a big hit all the way around. In the picture above is Joyce Brown, Chief of Volunteer Services at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital and Don Burton, President TDVA. We...
On Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, TDVA visited the Audie L Murphy VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Ward nursing staff and in patients. TDVA provided ice tea and pies for everyone to enjoy. We would like to thank all of those people that took the time to honor all of...
On April 21, 2012, TDVA participated in the “Fiesta De Los Veteranos” Party for the Veterans” 12th Annual Motorcycle Rally at Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. Admission was free and live entertainment, food, vendors, and displays were available to the public. An estimated enthusiastic crowd of 1000 people attended with 200...
On Saturday, April 14, 2012, TDVA attended the Welcome Home Event for Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn. Morgan’s Wonderland served as the host sponsor for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and invited Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and their families. It was a great opportunity for...
TDVA member, Bennie Sullivan-Nazario, donated his 2002 Town and Country Limited Van to fellow Veteran, Emmitt Richard Harkey, on March 17, 2012. Bennie is pictured with the van and he made the donation on behalf of TDVA and his generosity is what makes our membership strong, Bennie is one of...
On 26 January 2011, TDVA attended the Healthcare Night in San Antonio networking mixer provided by MA Medical Services, LLC, held at the Brío Tuscan Grille. There was a $5 cover with all proceeds going towards the Robert Rehm Dream Journey. Robert is an artist in San Antonio who suffered a...
Catherine “Kate” Callahan has been a member of the Paralympics National Team since August 2011. She competed in World Competition in January 2011 and earned 5th place in shot put and currently is ranked 3rd in the world for the discus, javelin, and shot put. Kate won 5 Gold Medals...
Over two years ago, the TDVA and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Clinic created a small computer lab for in-patients and out-patients to have ready access to three desktop computers with Win XP software, open office, voice-recognition software, above is Therapist Gary Garcia working with...
Donald Burton, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, was elected President of TDVA at the 2nd Annual Board of Director’s meeting held March 2010.
He served his country with distinction in the US Army in various combat specialties with multiple units to include the 2nd, 7th and 82nd ID and 7th Special Forces before retiring in 1994.
Don has served as a volunteer for over 25 years in varying capacities to include the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Special Forces Association (SFA).
He holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Harrington University and is a Texas Notary Signing Agent and Parliamentarian.
Additionally, Don has been a driving force behind the success of the TDVA today. He is one of the main reasons for the multiple computer setup and configuration software setup/contributions that are in place today at Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit at Audie Murphy Veterans Affairs Hospital for those patients in recovery and/or therapy. The patients now have access to the Internet, email communication and “Dragon-speak” software among other things.
Steven Lynn, a native of Tampa, Florida, served as the Secretary of TDVA and was appointed to that position in July 2009. He is now serving as Member-At-Large.
Steve served his country with distinction in the US Air Force having served both in the enlisted corps and later receiving his commission through Officer Training School. He served in South Korea, Italy, Turkey and Germany and various stateside bases from flight to HQs level before retiring in 2007 after nearly 22 years of honorable service.
He is man of deep faith and devoted father of one daughter–Naiya. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion—New Braunfels, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Community Bible Church—New Braunfels (CBC-NB).
Steve holds an undergraduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Professional Aeronautics and two Master’s degrees from Webster University in Management and Human Resource Development. He also returned to school to begin his doctorate degree in counseling.
Dan is a native of West Texas and served with the U.S. Army. He has served for over 25 years as a member, newsletter editor, advocacy director, legislative director and held multiple board of director positions in various veteran and civilian organizations. Dan is a founding member of TDVA and strongly advocates for improving the benefits entitled to all fellow veterans! Dan is a proud father of son Chris who is an Accountant.
