Grief and purpose. The knock at the door. [inaudible conversations] all right. Welcome. I want to welcome everyone to the Doylestown Book shop. We, the entire staff, are all happy to have you here and its such an honor to host this event. My name is glenda chiles, im the owner of the book shop. Were so happy to be in a community that supports our local businesses as well as our local nonprofits and this is a special one today. So, its my honor to introduce you to the authors of this book. Well start with briryan manion she has supported our families of fallen heroes. Inspired by the character, leadership and sacrifice of her brother, First Lieutenant Travis Manion who made the ultimate sacrifice in iraq on april 29th, 2007. Serving as the president of Travis Manion foundation since 2012, ryan leads a National Movement focused on assisting veterans and families of the fallen to take the next step in their personal journeys and inspiring the next generation of leaders. And in 2015, she r
Well start with brian. Shes dedicated her life to supporting our nations military, veterans and families of fallen heroes. Shes inspired by the character, leadership and sacrifice of her brother, First Lieutenant travis, who made the ultimate sacrifice in iraq aprilde 29, 2007. Serving as a president of the foundation since 2012, leading a National Union focusing on veterans and families of the fallen to take the next steps in the personal journeys the next generation of leaders. 2015, she received the president s lifetime achievemeni award for volunteer service. In 2016, ryanci took an official appointment to serve on the remember and explore subcommittee and the honor subcommittee for the Advisory Committee Arlington National cemetery. Ryan also serves as a board member of the National Association of Veterans Serving Organization as well as on the Advisory Board for the global war on terror, memorial foundation. Ryan resides right here with her husband and three children, where she c