Check out the original songs wrote by Bill Richards. Click on the individual song titles to purchase the video.
National Veterans Creative Arts
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival 2016
Making it to the Finals in the 2016 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Jackson, Mississippi
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival 2018
Making it to the Finals in the 2018 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Des Moines, Iowa
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival 2019
Steve Kost: US NAVY Seabees "I have had my work on exhibit at Northern Illinois University Art Museum, Veteran Art shows in Texas, Denver, Chicago and Michigan. I have created artwork from the famous Old Joliet Prison that is on display in the Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery. I am proud to have won a national award in 2019 for using art as therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I have found a healthy way to focus my anxiety into art, and a way to inspire other veterans to pursue art and music. I am truly grateful to have supportive friends behind me as I find new opportunities to share the healing power of my art with the world. " Check out more at https://champaignparks.com/art-exhibits/
Channel 9 & 10 News
Desert Storm Combat Veteran is interviewed on Channel 9&10 News about the Veterans Creative Arts Program
Goin' By The Book
Goin' By The Book (In the style of Johnny Cash). Mr. Richards performs all the instruments as well as vocals.
TOO MANY NAMES by Jeff Hauswirth
Jeff Hauswirth Music-USNHM Records Presents
This song was written while visiting the Middle East Conflict Memorial Wall in Marseilles, IL. While there, I was hit with an eerie sort of serene feeling that this was the first memorial I had visited that had names of people I knew personally and had served with. The words came to me as I sat there, and I grabbed a piece of parchment paper and wrote them out. The bones of this song came together in less than 10 minutes. This song is dedicated to all those who gave their lives in the name of American freedom. This is the 2nd release form my debut EP, #Forever29, which can be purchased here: https://apple.co/30RcyOJ 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the #USO #Navy #military #memorial #USA
Fearless by Jeff Hauswirth
Jeff Hauswirth Music-USNHM Records Presents
This song was written during the Soldier Songs and Voices Reveille Retreat held in October, 2019 in Hallettsville,TX. The EP that this is from (Ranch Session, Volume I) contains 5 songs, and half the proceeds raised from the sale of the EP will be donated to Soldier Songs and Voices (find out more about them at www.soldieersongsandvoices.com). This video would NOT be possible without the amazing creative vision of 2nd Sandbar Productions, and all those who helped by contributing video footage. THANK YOU ALL!!!!!
American Warriors - Amanda Allen
Michigan-born Amanda Allen is a self-described adrenaline junkie. The fire department wasn't enough so she joined the Army. Even though she wanted to be in the infantry and join the Rangers, as a female, she wasn't allowed so the next closest option was Military Police. When she deployed to the middle east, she found that while being a female in the military is already hard, being a female in the military in Afghanistan is even harder. Fortunately her natural grit and fighting spirit served her well. This is her story.
VETACON LEGACY
Founder Bill Richards (US Army Desert Storm Veteran) along with Larry (Duke) Harrison promote VetACon
VFW Post 1527 Kalamazoo, Michigan
VFW Post 1527 had a Veterans Art Gallery on Veteran's Day 2023. The turn out was amazing. Thank you everyone to make this happen.
Interview by Linda Jo Heffner
Interview by Linda Jo Heffner
Bill Richards - US Army Desert Storm Veteran. Battling with PTSD, and Anxiety with the Creative Arts. Since his time in service in the Army as a Desert Storm warrior, Bill Richards has been helping his brothers who served with him. He is a remarkable man. Talented in both art and music. Using his talent, he touches the lives of so many Veterans. I salute you, Bill! Bill Richards’ WEBSITE - http://bill-richards.orgBill Richards’ VETACON WEBSITE = https://vetacon.com Interview by Linda Jo Heffner - https://lindajoheffner.com/
Veteran of the Day Series
This is the unedited version of the interview for the Veteran of The Day Series.
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Veteran of the Day
Veteran's Day is right around the corner and there are events leading up to the day to honor veterans.
Jamal Steward - Marine Veteran speaks about the events that are going on in November 2025. With CC Entertainment