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SUMMARY:Home at Last: A 27,000-Mile Journey to North Port
UID:327131
DTSTAMP:20260407T053700Z
DTSTART:20260529T180000Z
DTEND:20260529T193000Z
LOCATION:13800 Tamiami Trail\nNorth Port FL 34287
ROOM: Veranda Room
DESCRIPTION:They sold their home, cashed in their savings, and spent 280 d
 ays living in a converted FedEx truck-- all to collect the stories of Amer
 ica&#039;s heroes. Now, Kevin and Lauren Wallace have brought their missio
 n home to North Port.Join us at the North Port Library for an unforgettabl
 e evening as the authors of Van of Valor and A Wingman for Miss Universe s
 hare the stories behind their extraordinary journey. From chance encounter
 s in VFW halls to emotional interviews with Gold Star families, from the V
 ietnam jungle to the deserts of Afghanistan, Kevin and Lauren traveled 27,
 000 miles to ensure that the sacrifices of our service members are never f
 orgotten.This multimedia presentation will take you inside their 280-day o
 dyssey, introduce you to some of the heroes they met along the way, and ce
 lebrate the city that gave their mission a permanent home. Following the p
 resentation, stay for a Q&amp;A session and book signing.Whether you&#039;
 ve seen the Van of Valor around town or are hearing about it for the first
  time, this evening promises to be a powerful testament to the courage, re
 silience, and gratitude that binds our community together.Free and open to
  the public. Books available for purchase.
URL:https://scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/van-valor-327131
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