Bob Davies, along with several other veterans of the U.S. armed forces, was honored the Veterans Service Award by California State Senator Jeff Stone in May. The award is based on both military service and the contributions made in the veteran’s community after returning to civilian life.
Davies serves as CEO of Community Outreach Ministry, which is affiliated with the FCA. The Wildomar, California, organization helps at-risk children break family cycles of poverty, illiteracy, drugs, gangs, and incarceration. Davies and his wife, Mona, work to give “kids a second chance to be winners and champions,” through a variety of outreaches, camping, mentoring, and seasonal Christmas programs.
Born in England, Davies also lived in Canada before ending up in California. He was drafted in 1966, joined the Air Force, and was assigned to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines as an aircraft technician. He spent nearly a year and a half deployed to Vietnam during the TET Offensive in 1968.
