About Me
Wayne L. Miller, M.A., MSWI 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.
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