My Mother, Dad, Elesa, Shannon, Kimberly, Chris, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sanatra, Eddie Arnold, Jim Reeces, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, and Dion.
Wayne L. Miller, M.A., MSW
I was born August 17, 1950 in Washington, D.C. Graduated from Albert Einstein high school (1968). I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps (1968). I was assigned to combat duty in Vietnam. On July 4, 1969, severely wounded, amputation of the left leg and multiple shrapnel wounds to the body, and was honorably discharged January 31, 1970. 100% Service Connected Disabled Combat Vietnam Veteran. I am married and the proud father of two (2) daughters. I am a member of several Veteran Service Organizations (VVA, MOPH, DAV, VFW, American Legion, 40&8, Fraternities (Tao Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Zeta Chi), Knights of Columbus (4th Degree) and member of the Color Corps. My Granddad, Dad, and Uncles were all Combat Disabled Veteran.
Received BS Ed. Frostburg State College, Md. (1976), Certificate Control Data Institute (1979), MA Ed. George Washington University, (1984), and MSW Catholic University, (1995). I taught Adapted Physical Education, (Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute) and International Special Olympics coach 1981-85. Recognized by, President (George Bush Sr.), for working with Special Olympics. In 1985, supervised staff for (D.C. Community Services), and case managed developmentally disabled adults living in community based group homes.
December 1989, Team Leader/Supervisor Social Worker, with the DVA Readjustment Counseling Services/Vet Center program in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. I provide Counseling for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Drug and Alcohol abuse, bereavement, and several other readjustment issues to War Veterans and their families. Provided supportive counseling for Local and national disaster and at the dedications of the different memorials in Washington, D.C.
Lead singer for Miss Allegany County and Miss Maryland Pageants (1975-80). I performed at the D.A.R. Constitutional Hall in Washington D.C. (2000) Performed for the American Veterans Awards in California (2000), USO functions (2001-05). Recognized as Vietnam Veteran of the Year (1983) for working with the disabled by the Vietnam Veterans Civic Council of Washington, D.C., the Angel Almedina Award of the year (2000) for working with healing war trauma Veterans, Olympic Torch bearer in Washington, D.C. (2001), VA Medical Center/Outstanding Disabled Employee of the Year Award (2002), National Veterans Wheelchair Games/Spirit of the Games Award (2003), received several Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in skiing, basketball, swimming, softball, Golf, discus throw, and javelin throw, and sang the National Anthem, American Solider and God Bless the USA for all four of the National Veterans Winter Sports, National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Golden Age Games, and the National Creative Arts Festival.
I give motivational speeches and perform vocally for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Service Organizations, and Non-VA Organizations nation wide. Member of "Brother's of the same Heart" Mark Beard and Myself went to Nashville and recorded some songs for our first album.
Glitter Graphics & Comments i sure do like your sight troy cook sure is a good guy he is a very good friend to the family. thank you for adding me as your friend vietnam 1969-1970.
HEY! I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU LATELY HOPE ALL IS WELL IN YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY. FOR ME DOING GREAT, JUST STOPPING BY TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I HADN'T FORGOT YOU AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.
TAKE CARE YOUR FRIEND FROM THE HILLS OF TENNESSEE BARBARA ALLEN
I just want to tell you "thank you" for not only being my MySpace friend, but for the incredible support that you have given me, especially during this contest. I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and your kind messages keep me going. I have just one week left before the winner is announced. Just think, no more messages asking for your daily vote! lol :) Again, thank you for all that you do for me and I hope you'll please continue to vote for me. Remember it's a daily vote and every vote matters. I can't do this without you! Keep those messages and comments coming! I love hearing from you! :)
Voting starts now and ends at 11am central on April 8th.
Thank you for being our friend and for supporting our men and women in uniform. I hope we can bring more awareness and help to those who are wounded during their service. Everyone is welcome to add us as a friend.
Smile today my Friend. It is going to be a Great Week ahead. Work hard, play hard, be kind. Have a Rockin hard Week and enjoy every moment of it. Be well to All of You.
Hello Wayne Thank you so much for inviting me to join your circle of friends, it is truly an honor to meet you. I hope you have a great weekend and man I love your song WOW!!! Thank you agian for your friendship. LOVE & HUGS Jamie
My Dear Friend Wayne HI =)! Thanks for the friends req…What an honour to have you as a friend....Thank you so very much for your service to God & country...you are truely loved and appreciated for the sacrifice you have given...May God heal your wounds!!!God bless you richly! Love,Brandi…”LOOK UP!” =)
My New Years wish and prayer for you my friend....
For those looking for their New Years miracle.............................................. I'm sharing this picture and story in hopes that those who suffer, grieve, who are having a hard time in this beautiful, but all be it ...broken life or who are lonely and alone, will find the love, comfort and healing they need....YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND YOU ARE LOVED!!! =) This picture was taken of me at my Levitt Pavillion concert......I was singing and sharing my life’s story...As I was it was touching the peoples hearts in the audience....as usual, as I did I was also talking to Father God in my heart...You see life can be very hard at times and people and circumstances can be very cruel....ie. lie, steal, cheat, use you, bear false witness and abandon you, run their cars into you, have envy and strife, play politics with your life, break their promises to you, broken hearts, Religious abuse, spousal & child abuse , sickness, hunger, poverty etc.....all this by the way makes Abba cry and is not what He wants for our lives...Anyway...as I cried out to Him for help for me and the deep trials I was facing and for the people He said to me......... "Brandi I love you! I am here for you! I see everything all the injustice, politics, betrayal , brokenness...everything! I've got your back covered! " Then, He said to me, "Look up!" I said " Look up? " He said "Yes, look up!" So, I did and I gave
