Jeff Guidry Biography

Jeff Guidry began his career as a rock and rhythm-and-blues guitarist who has played with artists like Brian Wilson (of Beach Boys fame) and guitarist Roy Buchanan. His spare time spent volunteering for the Sarvey Wildlife Center in Washington and his years working with a bald eagle Freedom led to his book An Eagle Named Freedom: My True Story of a Remarkable Friendship (William Morrow / HarperCollins). He's now the President of Sarvey Wildlife Care Center and sits on the board of directors for two other wildlife organizations. An in demand speaker Guidry and Freedom have been featured on Animal Planet and have made many public appearances at schools training centers Native American pow wows festivals fairs and other events to promote the rehabilitation and preservation of wildlife. His prese An Eagle Named Freedom presentation is a tender recounting of the past decade -- detailing Guidry and Freedom's individual battles to survive as well as introducing the other wildlife and volunteers who were saved by Sarvey -- that will bring hope to anyone dealing with hard times or loss and affirmation to those who believe in a spiritual connection between humans and animals. Guidry grew up in southern California and enjoyed scuba diving body surfing and underwater photography. His father was a dive instructor in the Marine Corps and they traveled to Mexico and Florida for cave diving trips and dove extensively around southern California. Guidry wound up with a rock band in Hollywood touring and recording. He played music for many years but after a while he knew he needed a new challenge. After moving to Washington state in 1988 when he retired from rock 'n' roll and after working with the 'Eagle Watchers' program for a few years a friend suggested he investigate Sarvey Wildlife Care Center. He started volunteering every week seeking something he could be as passionate about as music. That's when he found Freedom.

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