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Episode 1027: Serving Our Veterans & Others - The Bill Edwards Interview
Episode 1027: Serving Our Veterans & Others - The Bill Edwards Interview
Episode 1027: Serving Our Veterans & Others - The Bill Edwards Interview
Friday 12th September 2025
Explore how Bill Edwards uses music to support veterans, the power of gratitude, and the importance of mental health awareness.
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Episode Overview
- Music can be a powerful tool for healing and community service.
- Supporting veterans through concerts raised significant funds.
- Gratitude and acknowledgment are vital for those who serve.
- Mental health awareness is crucial, especially post-COVID-19.
- Community involvement can profoundly impact recovery.
"If you go through life and don't do something for others, you're kind of wasting your time."
What drives someone to give back so profoundly? In this heartfelt episode, Tommy Buddha chats with Bill Edwards, a man whose dedication to serving veterans is nothing short of inspiring. Bill, the mastermind behind the Westchester All-Stars Christmas for Wounded Veterans, shares how music and community service became powerful tools for healing. He opens up about the challenges and triumphs of organising concerts and producing CDs to support veterans, raising substantial funds along the way.
With light-hearted banter and deep reflections, Bill talks about his father’s influence, a WWII and Korean War veteran himself, who inspired him to make a difference. The conversation takes a poignant turn as they discuss mental health awareness, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how crucial it is to acknowledge and support those who serve. Music, gratitude, and acknowledgment emerge as recurring themes, with Bill emphasising their roles in recovery and healing.
Whether you're curious about community service or just love a good story about giving back, this episode offers a touching blend of humour and heartfelt stories. How can we all do our part in supporting those who’ve given so much?
Listen to find out.