The Power of Legacy: Personal Heroes of America's Most Inspiring People

by Randy Sutton

Overview

Legacy. It’s what we leave behind. It’s what we pass on to others.

Meet Bonnie Carroll, the real-life inspiration behind the film The Big Miracle. After losing her husband in a military air crash, Bonnie created an organization that has helped thousands of veterans' families traumatized by death and injury.

Meet Kevin Saunders who, against all odds, survived one of the most devastating industrial explosions in American history. Catastrophically injured, he fought his way back, becoming a world recognized para-Olympic athlete and motivational speaker.

See how Father Joe Carroll, a Catholic priest, dramatically improved the lives of countless homeless men, women, and children by creating the nation's most innovative facilities to rehabilitate, educate, and restore the lives of those in need.

Get to know Jacquelyn Mitchard, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books and films, who has also touched lives by creating safe and creative environments for abused women.

Learn about Sandy Heverly, whose entire family was killed or injured by a drunk driver punished only with a $100 fine. Read of her tireless crusade that changed the laws and the lives of thousands of victims.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780990627500
Publisher:	Legacy Media LLC
Publication date:	02/27/2015
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Randy Sutton has spent most of his adult life in service to his communities. A police officer and detective in Princeton, New Jersey for 10 years, Randy retired as a lieutenant from active-duty law enforcement after serving the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 23 years. Randy has the distinction of being one of the most highly decorated police officers in department history, with awards for valor, community service and multiple life-saves. He is the author of three bestselling books - True Blue: Police Stories by Those Who Have Lived Them; A Cop's Life, and True Blue: To Protect and Serve.

Randy hosts a nationally syndicated radio show, Blue Lives Radio, is the founder of the non-profit organization, The Wounded Blue, and speaks internationally on a variety of law enforcement related topics.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The Pathway of Legacy 3

Prologue: The Photograph 5

The Legacy of Compassion

Make-A-Wish Foundation Frank Shankwitz 11

Gary Sinise Foundation Gary Sinise 23

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Bonnie Carroll 33

Semper Fi Fund Karen Guenther 43

Celebrating Legacy Randy Sutton 51

The Legacy of Charity

Cable TV news host, author, philanthropist Bill O'Reilly 59

Father Joe's Villages Father Joe Carroll 65

The Legacy of Sharing 75

Entrepreneur, author Greg Reid 77

Look to the Stars Myrlia Purcell 81

Author, children's and women's advocate Jacquelyn Mitchard 91

Entrepreneur, space tourist Greg Olsen 99

Consultant, mountain climber Werner Berger 107

Journalist, health advocate John L. Smith 111

The Legacy of Leadership 119

Team 5 Eric Linder 121

Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Harvey "Barney" Barnum 135

Congress of Racial Equality Niger Innis 141

Leadership consultant, author Mike Abrashoff 157

BigSpeak Jonathan Wygant 163

Philanthropist, entrepreneur Larry Ruvo 173

The Legacy of Justice 183

Stop DUI Sandy Heverly 185

The Embracing Project Michael Esther Brown 197

Holocaust survivor, speaker, author Steven Nasser 213

The Legacy of Courage 219

Wheelchair Success Foundation Kevin Saunders 221

Senator, advocate for persons with disabilities Bob Dole 233

Disabled Businesspersons Association Urban Miyares 237

Team Hoyt Dick Hoyt 253

Epilogue: The Quest for Kindness 265