<p>In this special episode on the American Soldier podcast, host Douglas Taurel welcomes a variety of guests to discuss the importance of honoring veterans through art, music, and community support and featuring artist Kenny Curcio, who shares his heartfelt song 'American Soldier,' and Suzie Pepe from BAYADA. a nonprofit home health care organization that helps patients, including veterans, find hope in the cherished moments they have.</p><p>The episode highlights meaningful ways to give back, including touching personal stories, details about an event on November 6th featuring live performances and notable speakers, and the therapeutic role of equine therapy and peer support groups. Join us to learn more about veterans' crucial missions, challenges, and triumphs and how we can all contribute to honoring those who have served.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome</p><p>01:35 Kenny Curcio's Musical Inspiration</p><p>03:01 Suzie Pepe and BIDA's Mission</p><p>06:20 Event Details and Community Involvement</p><p>09:01 Honoring Veterans and Personal Stories</p><p>16:54 Musical Performances and Personal Reflections</p><p>19:56 Ozzy Osbourne and Crazy Train</p><p>21:11 Introducing Metallica to the Kids</p><p>21:48 Favorite Guitarists and Bands</p><p>22:15 Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose Stories</p><p>23:05 Kenny's Music and Songwriting</p><p>25:15 Supporting Veterans and Community Work</p><p>28:44 Challenges Faced by Veterans</p><p>38:51 Upcoming Veterans Event Details</p><p>Kenny Curcio Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kennycurciomusic.com/">https://kennycurciomusic.com/</a> Contact: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Suzie Pepe / BAYADA <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or 267-638-1483</p><p></p><p>November 6th Event @ 11am / Nov 6th 2024</p><p>LEHMAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH 300 S. YORK RD. HATBORO,</p><p>The American Soldier is a one-man show made to HONOR our Veterans and Military families. Its goal is to say THANK YOU to our Veterans and their families. Based on letters from Veterans and their families, spanning from the Revolution to our recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The script has been crafted through extensive research and countless interviews with veterans and their family members. It has been nominated for an Amnesty International Award for theatre excellence, received 4 out of 5 stars at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and been featured in The Huffington Post, The Military Times, The Washington Post, Washington Times, DC Metro, US Veteran Magazine and Time Out, to name a few.</p><p><strong>Websites:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://wwwTheAmericanSoldierSoloShow.com"><strong>wwwTheAmericanSoldierSoloShow.com</strong></a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.LandingHomeWebseries.com"><strong>www.LandingHomeWebseries.com</strong></a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.DouglasTaurel.com"><strong>www.DouglasTaurel.com</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Say hi on social:</p><p>Twitter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/douglastaurel">https://twitter.com/douglastaurel</a></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DouglasTaurel/">https://www.facebook.com/DouglasTaurel/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/douglastaurel/">https://www.instagram.com/douglastaurel/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglastaurel/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglastaurel/</a></p>