Episodes
Mission Matters - Bob Ouelette Canine Warriors 1/7/26
Lisa Williamson sits down for the latest Mission Matters with Army veteran Bob Ouellette. Bob is now involved with Warrior Canine Connection and shares how he came to join this amazing organization, as well as the great work they are doing with veterans who help train service dogs for other veterans.
Mission Matters - Wendy Lakso Columbia Protocol Training
On this episode of Mission Matters, Lisa Williamson speaks with Wendy Lakso about the Columbia Protocol Training. Wendy shares ways people can sign up to take the course to help identify those pondering suicide and how to assist.
Mission Matters - DAR Cindy Stath 1-28-2026
As we continue with the 2026 Wreaths Across America theme, "Remember Me", Karen talks with Cindy Stath, the Vice Chair for the Service to Veterans Committee/Wreaths Across America for the Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters tune in to learn more about how the mission of the two organizations align and how they support each other. Click here to listen: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio
Mission Matters - Ann Rehbein with Quilts Of Valor 2/11/26
This week on Mission Matters, Lisa Williamson guest-hosts and speaks with Ann Rehbein from the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Ann served as the Executive Director from 2015 to 2019, and shares the importance of their mission to provide comfort to veterans and service members.
Mission Matters - Coral Grout, American Legion Auxiliary Vice President 2/18/26
Lisa Williamson guest hosts and sits down with Dr. Coral Grout. Coral is the current American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters Vice President and was a career educator. She's also been involved with Wreaths Across America for many years.
Mission Matters - Dorene Ocamb with Armed Services YMCA 2/25/26
LIsa Williamson guest hosts this week, and chats with Dorene Ocamb from the Armed Services YMCA. Dorene shares her history as the daughter of a World War II veteran and what the ASYMCA is all about.
Mission Matters - Mathew Cudmore, Memory Anchor/Story Behind the Stone 3/4/26
Karen Worcester is joined by Matthew Cudmore, Co-Founder of Memory Anchor Inc. Memory Anchor is a veteran-founded cemetery software company serving leading cemeteries, veterans affairs agencies, global heritage organizations, and commemoration organizations.
Mission Matters Karen Worcester and Jeff Pierce 3-11-2026
Mission Matters Lisa Willaimson and Stella Trahan ALA Department of Maine VP 3-18-2026
Mission Matters Lisa Williamson and Sara Wilson TAPS 3-25-2026
Lisa Williamson is filling in for Karen D Worcester and is honored to speak with Sara Procacci Wilson, who received the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Senator Ted Stevens Leadership Award. Hear Sara's story, what TAPS does and the great work they do. Listen live on the iHeartRadio Audacy TuneIn Live365 (Official) and https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio
Mission Matters Dayre Lias Big Lagoon Kawanis Club 4-1-2026
Mission Matters JR Hall Past Sons of the American Legion National Commander 4-22-2026
Mission Matters Karen and Lee Gentry 4-8-2026
Mission Matters - Rob Worcester
Karen chats with her son, Rob Worcester, about the long-time family connection to Wreaths Across America and pulls back the curtain on how the process works.
Mission Matters - Dave Mott
Karen sits down with Jack-of-all trades Dave Mott who was a long-time volunteer before coming on board with Wreaths Across America.
Mission Matters - Dave Mott
Wreaths Across America Executive Director Karen Worcester is joined by Dave Mott, the Wreaths Across America Interdepartmental Liaison.
Mission Matters - Dan Dellinger
Wreaths Across America volunteer Lisa Williamson is joined by Dan Dellinger, the American Legion Past National Commander.
Mission Matters - Nancy Willey
Nancy Willey joins the show this week to discuss what it was like growing up during World War II.
Mission Matters - Chrystal Daulton
Chrystal Daulton, the Director Of Programs for the American Legion, joins Wreaths Across America volunteer Lisa Williamson.
Mission Matters - Peter Doak
Wreaths Across America Executive Director Karen Worcester speaks with Veteran Peter Doak.
Mission Matters - Ben Hendricks
Lisa is joined by ALA Executive Director, Ben Hendricks.
Mission Matters - Meshia Richardson-Judd
Karen welcomes Meshia Richardson-Judd, the event director of Flags For Fallen Vets, Inc for Sarasota National Cemetery.
Mission Matters - Bonnie Carroll
Joining special guest host Jeff Pierce this week is the founder of TAPS, Bonnie Carroll.
Mission Matters - Dave Rehbein
Former American Legion National Commander Dave Rehbein joins Lisa to discuss youth programs.
