Victory for Veterans,Inc. (VFV) is proud to announce that Warriros for Life (WFL) has two new facilitators for Wednesday and Thursday Online Virtual Group Support Community Services. Check out the BIOs of our two new facilitators below and watch for their initial group topics.
Wednesday WFL Group Support with Veteran Rick Williamson
Rick's BIO:
Rick was born & raised in Longview/Kelso, Washington. He Left there in July 1972 to join the Army and retired in July 1992 at the rank of SFC. Rick is currently rated at 100 % disabled.
His military career included two tours in Korea for a total of 5 years, 6 years in Germany, 5 years at Fort Campbell, KY, 101st Airborne, Air Asault and retired from Fort Lewis, Washington.
In July 2013, Rick went to rehab and gave up 45 years of drinking and smoking. He has two sons Richard "Dickie" Jr. and Joseph (deceased). Dickie has blessed him and his wife Karol with 3 gorgeous granddaughters, ages 8 1/2 years, 7 years and 2 months, and 4 years and 4 months.
Since getting sober almost 7 years ago, Rick discovered that he had some serious personal issues that he kept hidden by being drunk. So, 4 years ago, he swallowed a boat load of pride and asked for help.
Rick Resides in NW Montana with his wife of 22 years, Karol. His little farm has a sign hanging above the driveway that reads "Final Destiny".
When Rick gave up drinking, he had to find something that would replace a beer and a cigarette, so he's taken up photography. Rick is currently pending "Peer Support" training w/state certification.
Additionally, he has been accepted for enrollment at the University of Montana, in Missoula, for the Social Service Program, this fall,2020.
Rick will be the WFL Facilitator for Wednesday evenings with the "Topic Box!"
Rick will pick a topic randomy each Wednesday and share it with the group and give his perspective for 4 to 5 minutes and then have the members share their perspectives with the group
Thursday WFL Group Support with Veteran Derrick Lozzio
Rick and Derrick, THANK YOU for serving in this way! I personally know these meetings are very valuable. They somehow in a very unobtrusive way heal. You guys are awesome. Thanks! Steve