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Honoring Sacrifice through Stories

Books

Valor

Ride along as combat-wounded veterans share raw, unfiltered stories of sacrifice, survival, and life after war.

Companions

Three powerful companion books deepen understanding of sacrifice, moral injury, family loss, and the long road home.

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Be among the first to own the definitive collection of stories from Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star families. Pre-order your copy today and help us honor their sacrifice.

Our Mission: Honoring Veterans’ Sacrifice

Van of Valor travels across the United States to capture and share stories of sacrifice from Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star families. Through these stories, we aim to raise awareness about veteran mental health issues and foster a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by our service members.

WHEN ONE SURVIVOR MEETS ANOTHER

Special Commentary By Dr. Kevin WallaceVan of Valor NORTH PORT, Fla. – I used to be on a pretty strong speaking circuit, talking about suicide…

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Gifted Diamonds From Convicts

w/ Special tribute to Lorraine Smith and Paul Williams Commentary by Dr. Kevin WallaceVan of Valor NORTH PORT, Fla. – The mission was everything. For…

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Don’t Look | Can’t Look photo analysis by L. Wright Wallace

https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1434558 Link to book for purchase: https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1434558 Lauren Wallace undergoes a graduate analysis of Don’t Look / Can’t Look by SMSgt (ret.) Dr. Kevin P.…

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🇺🇸 She soared with his wings when he couldn’t. 💔🇺🇸

She soared with his wings when he couldn’t. 💔 Purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Wingman-Miss-Universe-Explore-Homefront-ebook/dp/B0GTK14XSR Something truly special is unfolding right here in the heart of Southern Illinois—and…

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Hunter Killer series coming soon

In the dense, triple-canopy jungles of Vietnam, where the enemy was a ghost and the terrain an impassable wall, the U.S. Army needed a new…

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The Van of Valor Carries the Story of CW3 Nathaniel Loomis

CAMBRIDGE, MA – The American landscape rolls by the windshield of a specially converted van, its exterior adorned with a simple, powerful name: the “Van…

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Dr. Wallace from the Van of Valor interviewing Army veteran Joel Tavera. Tavera was once considered one of the most severely injured survivors of the Iraq War but has shown incredible resilience.

Events

In a powerful moment for Van of Valor, co-founder Lauren Wallace sits down with a Vietnam combat veteran to preserve his story of service and sacrifice. Drawing on her history graduate studies at Harvard, Lauren adds critical historical depth and academic rigor to the project, enriching each interview.

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