CENTRAL FLORIDA'S: BIG DADDY FRANK  

We will discuss our new non-profit group and our future goals. The TIWA saw a need for a group that dealt with trauma and its categories as a whole. Our main focus is geared toward our troops and our vision for the first Veterans Village of Tampa Bay." A place of Healing for our hero's and their families on a short or long term basis. A Support Network of caring, understanding, and active people helping those in their time of need. A De-mobilization Alternative for Veterans coming back from a war zone, injury, or hazardous duty. A place for the "Forgotten Soldier" of past conflicts to receive the support or help they need. A home for the growing numbers of "Homeless Veterans" set aside from society. A village that utilizes the Interaction between civilians and veterans working together. A community that is "Self-Sustained", "Flexible", and "Ecologically Correct."

Coach Holly and Big Daddy Frank welcome everyone to our new show format. Today's topic is one dear to our hearts. Everyday all across this nation there are many people suffering to get by day by day. Image if you were physically and mentally wounded and felt left out with no home or job? Where would you go? For most, it would be that place where you would feel the safest, like a family member, friend, church, or organization. Yet, for 1 out 4 homeless in this nation there is no true safe place in their mind lost in a battle field. I will discuss the key stats on this terrible problem for the first 30 minutes of the show. Then as usual my Co-host Coach Holly, guests, and callers can join in on the conversation. Not one of our brave men and women should have to face this problem. It is not only our governments responsibility, it is every citizens responsibility.....

Our brave men and women need our help, NOW! Everyday all across this nation, you can read a story about a soldier and or his family suffering because they are getting the help they deserve. Society and our elected officials argue back and fourth about what to do and who is to blame, while many active duty or veterans loose their hope, livelihood, or lives. Big Daddy Franks New Non-profit is called "The Invisible Wounds Association" (TIWA). Our group will support the troops, veterans, police, fire, rescue, and anyone who has experienced trauma. The TIWA will not only lobby for new laws, but we will have active programs to help those in their time of need. I received an email form Nadia McCaffery Gold Star Mother of Sgt Patrick McCaffery, shot 8 times, who was killed inaction on June 22, 2004, Balad, Iraq. Nadia has been doing support work since the tragic death of her son. She started the nation wide trend of Veterans Villages for the military and veterans. In a recent email she tells me of a Veteran by the name of Ramon Vasquez, recently retired veteran of 11yrs. from Army active duty. He served in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Ramon was retired due to injuries from his time overseas. He is a humble man with a wife and two wonderful daughters. He met his wife, Felicia, in Fort Drum, New York in 2005 and is deeply in love. But since he has been out of the military because of injuries, they struggle to live month to month. The economy and his disability have hurt his ability to earn a decent wage. They are slowly losing everything in their life even with his wife being active Army Reserve for the next six years! We have a line of special guest and a sponsor, Jerry Andrews, who is donating ALL Proceeds from sales of his photos during the show to assist with our cause. He is involved with Koinonia is an Intentional Christian Community in southwest Georgia. http://www.journeyamerica.org/ and http://www.koinoniapartners.org/index.html