A Country Christmas at Cowboys Dance Hall” was held in San Antonio, Texas. This annual Christmas event was hosted by Door in The Wall (a 501c3 nonprofit organization). Paul Sanchez and the Wrangler Country Band played Holiday favorites and Country music. The event was catered by Grady's Barbecue Restaurant. Half...
MSD is an all-volunteer honor guard team composed of more than 102 veterans who preform military honors at funerals for the United States military veterans at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The history of MSD relates back to the 1980’s when due to a shortage of active duty military personnel, expenses...
On December 5, 2021, Door in The Wall (DITW) celebrated its 27th Anniversary hosting the Annual “A Country Christmas at Cowboys Dancehall” in San Antonio, Texas. Door in The Wall, Inc. a 501©(3) nonprofit organization provides programs for people with disabilities and special needs.Over 400 people attending this year’s event,...
On November 15, 2021, nembers of TDVA attended the 30th Anniversary of the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Unit (Inpatient/Outpatient Clinics). Doctors, nurses, and staff spoke about the advances in medical care and technology for paralyzed veterans over the last 30 years. The SCI Unit has...
The Ladies at Alpha Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, donated much needed funds for the North Side Lions Club. Both of these organizations are a true blessing to our mission of helping those that need it most. These donations help keep our programs running smoothly. I encourage you to...
Their mission, in which TDVA supports. Is to provide access to adaptive sports and support for individuals with disabilities from beginner level to elite Para-Athletic performance. We train coaches and athletes on the latest adaptive techniques and equipment to achieve performance. We partner with supporting local, regional, and...
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the 32nd annual Bataan Memorial Death March is being hosted virtually for the first time in its history. Marchers will be able to participate anytime between April 9 and April 18, 2021. This gives the participants the flexibility to choose a date and route that...
Texas Disabled Veterans Association celebrated Christmas at the PTRP Unit at Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital during December 2020. Our membership provided presents to Patients and Staff by dropping them off for Santa! Covid-19 prevented TDVA from personally giving out gifts. Christmas is the one time a year that we...
I wanted to follow up on issues that we are working with through and during the holiday season. As in the past, we at TDVA are helping as many as possible in trying to understand this pandemic and its changing ways. I want to cover three areas that we are...
Despite the pandemic, TDVA continues its ongoing mission of assisting veterans in time of need. Recently, TDVA provided assistance to the (PTRP) Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program, System of Care at Audie L Murphy Veterans Hospital. We purchased and delivered disposable food utensil items, HEB gift cards, and sanitizing supplies. All...
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.
