Veteran's Affairs Plus W/ David L. Washington

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day Las Vegas, good day. This is Veterans Affairs, plus on 91.5 jazz and more. I am Dave Washington, your host, and I am pleased and honored to be here to serve the need, particularly of our veterans. And I want to say that, you know, I got to cover a few birthdays. I always try to do that in respect for those who have done wonderful work in our community. So I want to certainly acknowledge Miss Anna Bailey, community icon. I happen to see her today on a podcast that her daughter Kimberly Bailey did, and while people were firing in wishing her happy birthday. In fact, 99 and she still would, through God's will, still has control of her faculties. We honor you. Miss Anna Bailey, and we hope that God will continue to bless you with good health as you go toward that that century number and we again we appreciate you so much because Miss Anna Bailey and her husband, William H Bob Bailey, they did so much work within our community over time. In fact, the Sugar Hill was went around, I think it was around for about 30 years, and I even grew up to the point where I was able to stop by there in the latter years of that particular business out on Miller Street in Vegas heights. And again, we honor and we appreciate you. So with that, I'm going to mention a couple other birthdays that I'm familiar with or aware of that I want to acknowledge, and that is once again, and I mentioned her earlier show this month, and that's our eldest daughter, April. She got the double nickel. She is 55 and we are so pleased with what she's been doing with her life. She has her look back nonprofit that helps out people within the community who have particular needs. And we're really, really blessed to have a daughter that has that kind of thought, to look out for the interests of others, to include the look back she has developed that years ago, where the what do you call them? I forget the name of the dog on things, but you put them in your windshield and his head, and it has a statement on a look back, you know? And it's the whole purpose is not leaving our children in a hot or cold car. So we appreciate you, April, keep doing the work she's doing. And she also has a tea cake business that's really doing well, and people from all over the country ordering. A lot of people here locally in particular, do do love her tea cakes. To include my Sunday golf group. I took them a bunch in on Sunday, and they would gobbling them down. Then I did something that I had not done for my the money golf group. I know y'all said, Yeah, this guy plays a lot of golf. Yes, I do. I love the game. I'm not as good as I like to be, and it's all due to not practicing. So I'm going to start practicing more at 74 I want to get this handicap down to maybe, maybe a 16. I've never I got down to a 16 one time, and I generally stay between 1822 handicap. So with that again, April. Thank you so much. And my colleague Brian will it. Brian and I were colleagues at Las Vegas Fire and Rescue for a number of years like like myself, Brian too is retired and out there just living life. So we appreciate you, Brian, keep doing those good things that you have been doing to make our society a better place in which to live for all of us. So Thanks, Brian. Will it? Keep doing it, my friend, today, I happen to be invited to an old timers luncheon. I got a call from Elgin Simpson, and he called me, Hey man, you want to come to an old timers luncheon? And I forget there's, there's a, there was another gentleman there. I don't recall his name offhand, but he and I probably right around the same. Age of 74 Elgin just recently turned 80. Bob Connor is, I think he said he was 81 Sid Franklin, no see, it's got to be me and Sid, maybe close to the same age. He may be 7576 anyway, it was nice to interact with those brothers today out at a restaurant in far southwest. But again, thanks guys for the invitation. I told them that I would be looking forward to some of them coming on the show, as Elgin has done last year or the year before, when Sam Armstrong, one of our ancestors who was another one of those community icons who did so much for our community. Oh, in fact, along those lines, his foundation, they have a golf tournament, and I'll mention it again next week, but I think it's October 3, if my memory serves me correctly, but I think it's gonna it'll be at Alliant check my calendar real quick, but it's great that they're doing that in honor of Sammy, because he was just an outstanding individual who did so much for our community. As some will remember. He owned Ray and Ross bus transport company and and he did a lot of things, you know, supporting different businesses and nonprofits within our within our community. So, great work to his daughter. So we are hoping to encourage people, well, not hoping to. We're going to encourage people to look out for that, and I will make sure I have the proper information on it at our next show, once again, this is Veterans Affairs, plus on 91.5 jazz and more. This is Dave Washington, your host, and something that Miss Anna said this morning, and I'm kind of paraphrasing, but someone asked her, What's the secret? What should we be doing? She said, Just be happy, be there and participate in life. And I think that's a that's an honorable thing. In fact, all of us, particularly as we go through these term turbulent times in the electoral process and with our government and some of the things that they're doing, we all got to take an active bring your brick as Karen Hunter on urban view says, each time I listen to a show, bring a brick and do something. We're not going to all do the same thing, but long as we do something, we can make our world a much, much better place. So consider doing something to help someone other than yourself. Along those lines I'm still working on, and I'm pretty close now, and I think I did report to our listening audience that I this African American studies program that I'm putting together. I did find a syllabus and a curriculum from the Black Agenda achievement fund. Black Agenda, black achievement fund, the AKI who has been on the show Aki Hodges, he has a complete curriculum along the lines of what I wanted to do. So I've already purchased that lesson plan and syllabus information, and I will be putting together the students that I hope to have attend. What I'm trying to put together, once again, Veterans Affairs, plus on 91.5 jazz and more. I'm going to talk a little bit about, and it's been, believe it or not, I had talked a couple weeks ago about the March on Washington DC in 1963 on on the mall, and it had to do with Jobs and Freedom, while you would think that with what's going on in our world today, particularly in this country, that someone would possibly put something together like that again, because I think it's much needed. I think that we all need to again. Bring a break, and let's get some work done. Believe it or not, this is 20 years since Hurricane Katrina hit down in the lower part of our country, to include the devastation in New Orleans, Louisiana, that was really such a tragedy and a travesty in terms of the lack of our government taking quick, fast action, and we do know under the current administration, the whole effort of our of our FEMA organization, has been dismantled, to some extent, and that is unfortunate, because we know with climate change, there's going to be many more disasters that's going to hit this country as well as the rest of the world, but we need to be prepared, and that's something that honestly, I've got to do a little bit more research. Search. And I would encourage to brother Yousef Muhammad, I'm trying to recall the name of their radio show, but they got a show, and they strictly talk about the things that will help others around this world, and particularly in our country, to prepare for any type of devastation that could hit our country, and I'll make sure that I get their their call numbers to share with everyone, because they always have some some very valuable information that they give out along the lines of Katrina,

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Lieutenant General Russell Honore, man, I just wish some of our military folks that are still serving had the character, the commitment, the integrity that this soldier has. And I have something that I'll be reading later, that that was developed and actually written last night by our daughter Angel Washington and his two soldiers, and I want to dedicate it to general Russell honoree for the work that he did back 20 years ago. Because I think his leadership really helped to get things in a better place where, you know, he wasn't into our soldiers running around there carrying weapons. He was more into them, actually helping people get out of the city with their with their lives intact. And he just didn't believe that we should be running around with rifles and armed, if you will. And similarly as to what's going on in some of our cities today under the current leadership of our government, or lack thereof, in terms of leadership, we need to ensure that we again, bring a brick do something. And these are just some thoughts that I have that I thought was important to share with everyone. And I know that Jason always does that disclaimer that you will hear in front of the show for all of us talk show folks, because we don't want no trouble from anyone. So I just think it's important, however, to at least mention we all have work to do if we want a better country. We can't sit around and expect for it to just to happen. It's going to happen with with and through us participating. So short pause now this is Veterans Affairs, plus on 91.5 jazz and more. And I'll come back on the other side, where I'm going to be talking about some other things that are going on. You know what? Before I go though, I should at least mention that our two of our grandchildren's, casara and KJ, are in college. KJ, second year, casara, first year down at San Diego State University. And we wish them well. We're going to continue to pray for their good health and that they stay on the right track and make sure that they be good students while they participate in the colleges that they both both attend, and KJ is in the Midwest, and again, because ours on the West Coast, at San Diego State. And then finally, in terms of just some particular things that I think are important, just for me to say, to get off my chest, because it's important. I've been knowing this young man since he came here in Los came to Las Vegas and actually didn't stay and play baseball at UNLV, went over to Arizona and played baseball. Lionel Charles. Lionel Charles has just recently been bestowed upon him a PhD. He is going to be Dr Lionel Charles, and it's for the work that he's done throughout his adult life. And that's really something. Because one thing he and I have discussed, you never, never know who's watching you. And there were some people just watching the way he moved throughout his life, and the commitment, the commitments he's made, and not just financially, but boots on the ground to help people, to look out for people in various organizations, sits on different boards that about helping people. So we salute you, Lionel and wish you well, and congratulations again. Once again, this is Veterans Affairs, plus on 91.5 jazz and more. Want to take a short break and be back on the other side once

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again, Las Vegas. This is Veterans Affairs, plus on 91.5 jazz and more. Dave Washington, your host, and I'm going to read several poems. In fact, I got four of them, and one was just written last night, but with all the stuff that's going on in our world, I thought it was important. And what really triggered me in regards to and some of you out there in our listening audience know how prolific a writer angel is our middle daughter and. Well, I was listening to a show on Urban Affairs yesterday, and this, there was a poem read by a gentleman, and I failed to get his name, but Karen Hunter, she had it. She played it on her show, and it talked about remembering, and it all was centered around Katrina. And he talked about how his grandmother told him the things that she remembered not being looked out for by by our government officials in a timely fashion, and how it seemingly a thought by people that there was going to be a total uproar and people were just going crazy when they came to at least try and save as many lives as possible. And people were very, very calm. And some say, Well, you know, when you don't have much, you are used to waiting in line for different things. But anyway, that triggered my mind. I say, I'm gonna get hold of angels. So I got four points that I'll try to get through in the next couple minutes, because Wes informed we got about 15 minutes or so. The first one is resilience again. I won't give the name again, but all four were written by Angel Washington. Resilience takes bravery hope. It takes much needed patience too. It takes courage, reflection and love and try to start something new. Have compassion and empathy for yourself. You can do it if you just believe, show that you're so deserving of all things good. It's something that you can achieve. Resilience is a sign. Is a bold sign, I should say, of strength and beauty and promise to yourself that you can rise above any challenge no matter what cards you were dealt. It lifts you when trials surround you and it will steadily. It will study your spirit with grace. It teaches that storms are not the end, but the path to a brighter place. So hold this gift deep, deep within you, lighter, light that shines through all else for resilience cannot is not just survival, but it's a truest belief in yourself that is resilient. Resilience by our door, Angel Washington, the next one, the peace and the like, it should be our personal desire to extend love and grace to all those who may be in need of hope, love and embrace, a gentle Word, a helping hand, a smile that lights the way can lift the heart, renew the soul, brighten someone's day. We should be a light in someone's life. To remove the darkness and the pain when they are down, lift them up. Be the sunshine through the rain. There is so much love and grace to give and so many people to receive simply the peace and the light today's society truly needs it. Again, those are two by angel that they really spark a nerve. And as I mentioned, Angel is a prolific writer, prolific writer, here today and gone tomorrow, here today and gone tomorrow. We're all here on borrowed time, so please make sure you do your part and make sure that I'll do mine. There's so much work to be done for humanity and our world to improve. All it takes is courage and commitment and a promise. From me to you. There are veterans who need our help and citizens who are in trouble, it is important for us to lend a hand and support those in the struggle. We're all in this fight together. Please do your part, and I'll do mine. We can do so much good for humanity through we're all oh, we're all on borrowed time. Angel Washington. Now this next one I want to talk about a little bit before I read it. General Honore. He is a graduate of Southern University. He lives in Baton Rouge. George, Louisiana. And, you know, I'm a homie because I'm from Delhi, Louisiana. And speaking of Delhi, we just had a great family reunion meeting as we prepare for our 2026 family reunion. We do it every two years. The only time was exception was doing covid. But I can tell you, these young folks, they are on it. They are making things happen. They are putting it in such a way that you don't have to wait. You just can make incremental payments. And so no one can have the excuse that, oh, I didn't make it because I didn't have the money, just the money that you have start putting it away and tapping into the system that they got the website, and just chip in a little bit at a time. So I am hopeful that our children will participate fully, our four children and maybe all the grandchildren, not sure, because we have 12, six girls, six boys, but I can tell you this, the things that they did in terms of the family tree and all the people you see on the family tree, and try and going through each one very in very much detail, it was really something to be a part of. In fact, on my granddad's side, I even forgot one of his four children, because my dad, it was my dad, Leon Washington senior, and then it was Patricia, Sydney and Beverly. And I totally spaced Sydney and my wife, Marcia. What about Sydney? So again, he was added. And just to have all those different names added to the family tree. Was really something to behold and participate in

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with that Las Vegas, I'm going this and she wrote one. She wrote this one last night, I do believe. And it's really dedicated to soldiers. And this is Veterans Affairs, plus some 91.5 jazz and more, and again, because of his leadership and how he took the joint command and really stood up with character conviction to look out for fellow human beings during the tragedy of Katrina, Lieutenant General Russell honorary, what an outstanding guy. So this particular poem, I salute you again. I salute you for what you've done and continue to do, for what you give and what you continue to give. I salute you for your courage to serve for this country, for your will to face the unknown so bluntly, I salute you for the honor and respect that you are due, standing up for the people, for me and you, I salute you, dads, grandfathers, brothers, cousins, Kin, the sisters, the moms, the aunties, the friends, I salute you for the sacrifice you made when you chose to leave home for the love family life and you walked away from that you walked away from, I salute you sleeping in Dirty, hot, unforgivable places for sheltering in unbelievable cold and blistering spaces. I salute you for the heartache, the injuries you may have sustained, for the loss and the nightmares that result in great pain. I salute you for your spirit, for your endurance, for your determination, for your service, for your bravery, for your inspiring dedication. I salute you. I salute you. I salute you, dear soldier. Thank you too. That was Angel Washington again, a prolific writer, and I keep telling Angel, she needs to put put together a book of all of her poets, because she's she's written several books, and she's also written a lot of poems. And in fact, I had her and I talked about this a couple weeks ago when this is my last year as president of the Carl Holmes executive development institute, and I wanted to honor all the board members and some of the staff for the work that they did to ensure that I had success, that we had success during my tour of leadership with this institute, I am so deeply honored to have worked with these folks. And Angel put together a piece for me that and I mentioned this before a couple guys, Captain Kwame Cooper, Chief John Austin, they weren't there. They weren't there the night that I asked all board members to come up on stage where I honored them. So I. And when they did arrive, I went to their classrooms and presented them with with the poem, framed poem, and a picture of themselves and and we all got very emotional because these guys helped me. And you know, sometimes people think that they they do stuff on their own, and they're the big bad wolf. They walk around with their chest out. But when it's all said and done, if you got any kind of decency or brain, you will know that no one's get no one gets a lot of stuff done alone, being a part of a group of people who have the same kind of commitment to do the goodwill that you have. You can go plenty places, and you can do it with distinction, dedication, be credible, have integrity, and all these things are important in a leadership role, so I wanted to honor them in that way. And also, I'm sure some saw me on Facebook or one of those media deals, one of the social medias where I thought I was walking into a meeting and 300 some folks, staff and students, were giving me a standing ovation for my leadership as the president of the Carl Holmes executive development institute. Man, they had me shaken up, but I tell you this again, what I want to convey here so important, you don't do stuff alone. You always need help. And anyone who don't have the good sense to seek help more times than not, they won't go as far as they could if they did it with a group of people assisting and helping and pushing and pulling, not always agreeing, but certainly, we always try to leave everybody with their dignity intact, no cut throat arguments. But we have some, we've had some, I'd say, some, some, some discuss, some lively discussions. And those are important because it can bring out, flush out, if you will, some things that need to be dealt with that we would certainly have to address. And if you're going to do the work that is necessary to be successful in anything that you may do. So as I get near the end of this show, I want to again just thank everybody for for listening to the show, for sharing it with others. It is important, and I appreciate my man Wes because he keeps me, keeps me on track. He helps to set up my dates for taping. And this show is taped. I guess that's why they call it a podcast. Because I guess a radio show is more a live matter, if you will. But whatever the terminology is, I can tell you this, I am so honored. I'm so pleased, and I'm so grateful to God that I have this platform. And speaking of platforms, on Monday, something that my son in law, Nathan, set up. We do a prayer session, and it's for they started as a result of my medical issue. And I am so pleased that we are continuing that, and ultimately, sooner than later, we're going to get his mom involved, who is a prayer warrior. We're going to get her on as well. It'll be later for us here, but it'll be early for her down in Cape Town, South Africa. So we look forward to Doreen being a part of that, that prayer group coming up in the next week or so. So again, this is Veterans Affairs, plus on 91.5 jazz and more. And I have my wet my man Wes, who has always kept me on point and keep me going. Thank you. Wes. I appreciate you, young man. You Oh,

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