Van of Valor
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Honoring Sacrifice through Stories

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.

DSC, 2x Bronze Star, 2x Purple Heart EOD Tech Recalls THAT Mission

SFC Jeffrey Dawson displayed extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against armed enemy while serving with the 28th Ordnance Company in October 2013 during…

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Unseen Network of Remembrance

By Dr. Kevin WallaceVan of Valor Look!  Look up. Did you see the sign? It was right there, on Highway X,Y, and Z… and many…

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Retired from duty, Never from service

Marine’s purpose finds new altitude By Dr. Kevin WallaceVan of Valor MIAMISBURG, Ohio – The buzz of a hundred conversations filled the hotel ballroom in…

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Sunny’s Journey: 280 Days in that Van

A first-paw account of the mission through the lower 48. By Dr. Kevin P. WallaceVan of Valor NORTH PORT, Fla. – As we continue our…

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Valor Press & Ballast Books Announce June 30 Pub. of Van of Valor

A Definitive 400-Page Chronicle of Purple Heart Heroes and Gold Star Families NORTH PORT, Fla. — In a powerful continuation of its mission to honor…

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The Van of Valor Extends Invitations

// FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE // The Van of Valor Finds a Home in North Port – And Extends an Invitation NORTH PORT, Fla. – The…

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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.

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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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