Mr Wood was a lance corporal in the 1st Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment at the Battle of Danny Boy in Iraq in May 2004. The duo's radio career originally began back in 1980 on WBCV radio in Charlotte, NC, before soon after leading to national syndication (eventually being heard on over 94 stations in 26 states). The amount that he has raised so far will make a fundamental difference to the lives of our veterans and their families, and it will make a big difference to the number of ex-military that we can support through our mental health and employment programmes.” John Boy & Billy are hosts of a popular morning radio show and is comprised of John Isley and Billy James. Mr Williams said: “Everyone at Walking With The Wounded is so impressed and humbled by the incredible challenge that Brian has undertaken on behalf of those who served. Thank you to everyone who has donated, run, walked, cycled and cheered me on from the sidelines.” “I have been humbled and overwhelmed by the generosity and support I have received from so many of the public over the past month. Running 635 miles over 25 days has not been easy but it is no comparison to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Mr Wood, a former colour sergeant in the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, said: “I wanted to pay my respects to the 635 people who gave their lives during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Johnny John Boy Isley and Billy James were at the forefront of the modern wave of radio syndication when they launched the John Boy. Veteran Brian Wood MC (right) with his son Bailey (left) (Steve Parsons/PA) Paired together in the fall of 1980, John Boy & Billy are now celebrating their fourth decade together, dominating mornings with their antics and love of good old-fashioned fun.
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