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'''Kevin James Rumley''' (born December 13, 1984) is a [[US Marine Corps]] veteran, musician, and social worker.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Adelson |first=Aaron |date=2017-11-08 |title=Asheville veteran uses his experiences to help other veterans |url=https://wlos.com/news/local/how-a-local-veteran-uses-his-experiences-to-help-other-veterans |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=WLOS |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Mendez |first=Rafael |date=2024-04-15 |title="VI": El Renacimiento y superación de Kevin Rumley – Oleada Indie |url=https://oleadaindie.com/vi-el-renacimiento-y-superacion-de-kevin-rumley/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |language=es-MX}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Angeli |title=The Frame: Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court graduation |url=https://www.citizen-times.com/story/life/2018/01/25/frame-buncombe-county-veterans-treatment-court-graduation/1054377001/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=The Asheville Citizen Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Kevin James Rumley''' (born December 13, 1984) is a [[US Marine Corps]] veteran, musician, and social worker.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Adelson |first=Aaron |date=2017-11-08 |title=Asheville veteran uses his experiences to help other veterans |url=https://wlos.com/news/local/how-a-local-veteran-uses-his-experiences-to-help-other-veterans |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=WLOS |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Mendez |first=Rafael |date=2024-04-15 |title="VI": El Renacimiento y superación de Kevin Rumley – Oleada Indie |url=https://oleadaindie.com/vi-el-renacimiento-y-superacion-de-kevin-rumley/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |language=es-MX}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Angeli |title=The Frame: Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court graduation |url=https://www.citizen-times.com/story/life/2018/01/25/frame-buncombe-county-veterans-treatment-court-graduation/1054377001/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=The Asheville Citizen Times |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Early life and army career ==
== Early life and military career ==
Rumley was born in [[Fairfax, Virginia]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Purple Heart Veteran Helps Others Pick Up The Pieces |url=https://www.wunc.org/show/the-state-of-things/2019-05-27/purple-heart-veteran-helps-others-pick-up-the-pieces |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=WUNC |language=en}}</ref> He enlisted in the [[United States Marine Corps]] in 2003 and was stationed in [[Twentynine Palms, California|29 Palms, CA]].<ref name="auto" /> On April 8th, 2024, Rumley was injured by an [[improvised explosive device]] and received medical treatment at [[Walter Reed National Military Medical Center |Walter Reed Hospital]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=From Iraq to Jammin' Java |url=http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2007/jul/04/from-iraq-to-jammin-java/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=www.connectionnewspapers.com}}</ref> in [[Washington, DC]].
Rumley was born in [[Fairfax, Virginia]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Purple Heart Veteran Helps Others Pick Up The Pieces |url=https://www.wunc.org/show/the-state-of-things/2019-05-27/purple-heart-veteran-helps-others-pick-up-the-pieces |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=WUNC |language=en}}</ref> He enlisted in the [[United States Marine Corps]] in 2003 and was stationed in [[Twentynine Palms, California|29 Palms, CA]].<ref name="auto" /> On April 8th, 2024, Rumley was injured by an [[improvised explosive device]] and received medical treatment at [[Walter Reed National Military Medical Center |Walter Reed Hospital]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=From Iraq to Jammin' Java |url=http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2007/jul/04/from-iraq-to-jammin-java/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=www.connectionnewspapers.com}}</ref> in [[Washington, DC]].


Revision as of 01:56, 28 May 2024

Kevin James Rumley (born December 13, 1984) is a US Marine Corps veteran, musician, and social worker.[1][2][3]

Early life and military career

Rumley was born in Fairfax, Virginia.[4] He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2003 and was stationed in 29 Palms, CA.[4] On April 8th, 2024, Rumley was injured by an improvised explosive device and received medical treatment at Walter Reed Hospital[5] in Washington, DC.

Post-Military career

Upon his discharge from the Marines, Rumley studied at the University of North Carolina, Asheville,[6] receiving the William and Ida Friday Award for Service to the Community.[6] He received his Masters in Social Work from Western Carolina University[7] and his Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. Rumley serves as the Program Director for the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court.[1]

Rumley remains a vocal advocate for harm reduction modalities, including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder and needle exchanges.[8][9] In 2024, Rumley produced a podcast called VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery.[10] For his service to the community, Rumley was awarded a free home in a surprise gesture from a local non-profit.[11] Rumley struggled with addiction and PTSD for many years.[12] He is now a long-standing recovery advocate.[13][14][15]

Music

On April 7th, 2024, Rumley released his solo album, entitled VI.[2] Kevin and his brother Matthew Rumley continue to release music under the monicker Her Marigold.[16] Kevin serves as the touring drummer for Tyler Ramsey.[17] Rumley also writes, records, and produces with Bandazian, a group of high school friends.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Adelson, Aaron (2017-11-08). "Asheville veteran uses his experiences to help other veterans". WLOS. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  2. ^ a b Mendez, Rafael (2024-04-15). ""VI": El Renacimiento y superación de Kevin Rumley – Oleada Indie" (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  3. ^ Wright, Angeli. "The Frame: Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court graduation". The Asheville Citizen Times. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  4. ^ a b "Purple Heart Veteran Helps Others Pick Up The Pieces". WUNC. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  5. ^ a b "From Iraq to Jammin' Java". www.connectionnewspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  6. ^ a b "UNC Asheville Celebrates 85th Annual Commencement". Asheville.com. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  7. ^ "Alumni and Veteran Finds Peace After 'Journey of a Million Steps'". www.wcu.edu. 2019-01-14. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  8. ^ "Drug Use in the Military and the Need for Harm Reduction". HuffPost. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  9. ^ Horak, Molly (2021-03-05). "Buncombe jail officials reflect on opioid treatment program a year after expansion". Mountain Xpress. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  10. ^ "Kevin Rumley – North Carolina Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies (NCFADS) – 2023 Winter School". Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  11. ^ Bond, Robin (2023-11-11). "Purple Heart veteran gifted free home in surprise Veterans Day gesture by NC nonprofit". WLOS. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  12. ^ "Everyday Hero: Buncombe Co. servicemember advocating for all veterans". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  13. ^ "‎Reelfoot Forward: Ep. 117 Kevin Rumley: A Veteran's Road to Recovery on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  14. ^ Health, VHA Office of Mental. "VA.gov | Veterans Affairs". www.va.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  15. ^ "VA helped Veteran Kevin Rumley. Now he helps others. - VA News". 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  16. ^ Sandford, Jason (2011-06-10). "Asheville band Her Marigold making Kickstarter push for album". Ashvegas. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  17. ^ "Tyler Ramsey on His New Album, Band of Horses & His Unique Style". Tyler Ramsey. 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
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