Texas Disabled Veterans Association had its Christmas at the Spinal Cord Injury Unit in Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital on December 17, 2018. Helping those that will be there during Christmas, Giving away presents to Patients and Staff. Christmas is the one time a year that we put so much...
Every year the Texas Disabled Veterans Association (TDVA) gives to the holiday food basket program, hosted by Veterans Administrative Volunteer Services (VAVS). Thankfully there are many people that give so much food to put these baskets together, feeding those in need. This year, again we asked what was needed most...
TDVA celebrated an early Veteran’s Day on November 9, 2018 at the VA Fisher House located at 7485 Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78229. We set up a military display of photographs, awards, citations, and artifacts in honor of the annual “Home of the Brave Honor Luncheon”. Over 200 people...
It is with great pride that the Ladies at Alpha Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, donated much needed funds as well as the North Side Lions Charitable Foundation, in the fight for the disabled Vets in our area. Both of these organizations are a true blessing to our mission...
Texas Disabled Veterans Association Honors José Guillermo Laguna 13 October 1992 – 22 September 2018 For exceptional outstanding service as the Recreational Therapist, CTRS at Spinal Cord Injury Unit Audie Murphy VAMC, San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Laguna’s many selfless efforts and innovative ideas in adaptive wheelchair sports programs enable the Department of Veterans Affairs...
Over 500 Service Members, volunteers, vendors, veterans and their families attended the 7th Annual Welcome Home Event In celebration of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The event began at 10:30 AM and lasted until 2 PM, with Opening Ceremonies beginning at 11 AM. Admission was free and...
On April 5, Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band played their Invincible Spirit Festival at BAMC for patients, families, and staff. TDVA presented Gary Sinise (Actor/Director/Producer/Musican) with an engraved Yeti on behalf of the Texas Disabled Veterans Association for his generous and continuous work with veterans. Gary and his...
Six years Veterans Administrative Volunteer Services (VAVS) with the help of TDVA this year purchased Fiesta Medals to sell for the Veterans Fund, in the amount of $1,300.00 which provides items that we so often take for granted. Some of the items are: tooth brushes, tooth paste, dental floss...
Texas Disabled Veterans Association had its Christmas at the Spinal Cord Injury Unit in Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital on December 11, 2017. Giving away presents to Patients and Staff. Christmas is the one time a year that we put so much into giving. Even greater is to effect the...
On December 10, 2017, "A Country Christmas at Cowboys Dancehall” in San Antonio, Texas was hosted by Door in The Wall (a 501c3 nonprofit organization). TDVA provided Christmas gifts for 250 children, adolescents, and adults of all ages with disabilities. Each gift was presented by Santa and his helpers. Half...
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.
