WTC Dedication

140 Pound WTC Artifact

On November 22nd I participated in the dedication of a piece of the World Trade Center from New York at the Forest Grove Library.  There was a great turnout of 80-100 people including firefighters, police officers, chaplains, city employees, and citizens.  After the ceremony I signed copies of my book.

 

 

 

 

Chaplain Joel Peterson, Wally Johnston, and Dexter Danielson

 

Forest Grove/Cornelius Firefighters & Police Officers

 

Dedicating a Piece of the World Trade Center

I have been asked to assist in dedicating a piece of the World Trade Center at the Forest Grove, OR, Library on November 22, 2011.  The library is at 2114 Pacific Avenue in the Rogers Room.  The program, which begins at 5:30 PM, will include a boy scout honor guard, police and fire personnel, the mayor, a special video presentation, refreshments, and I’ll sign my book.  I hope you will be able to attend.

Radio & Television Interviews

Having previously interviewed on the Bob Miller Show (K-PAM 860 in Portland) and another local radio show, I was interviewed by KOIN-6 TV.  It will appear on the news broadcasts on September 11, 2011 locally in Portland, OR.

I will also be interviewed by a Wisconsin radio program early on September 11th.

At Forest Grove Rotary Club

This past Tuesday I was the guest speaker at the Forest Grove, OR, Rotary Club. Among the group was my chaplain friend, Dexter, and dispatch supervisor Larry, and Chief Deputy Pat. They all added to my presentation and it was a great time of sharing. And I sold a number of books!

Coffee Break Book Signing

On Saturday, August 6th, we had a book signing at The Original Coffee Brake in Aloha.  Below are some of the folks who turned out.  Thanks for coming to buy books and enjoy a great Java beverage!

        

Northwest Book Festival

I had the opportunity to join with other area authors at the Northwest Book Festival at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, OR, on Saturday, July 30, 2011.  I was one of several authors who were represented by Jan’s Paperback Books in Aloha, OR.  We sold and signed a number of books.

Wally at Jan's Paperbacks tent.

Wally at the Book Festival

Book Drawing Winner

Wally presents SENT TO SERVE to Cheri Hill.

Cheri is a waitress at the Peppermill Restaurant in Aloha, OR.  She won the book drawing by entering her information on my business website:  www.Foundations4YourLife.com.  Congratulations Cheri!

Book Fair Signing

I have been asked to be one of the authors at the 3rd Annual NW Book Fair in Portland, OR. This will take place July 30th at the Pioneer Courthouse Square, 11AM – 7 PM.

A Great Book Launch

The author greets folks at the launch.

There was a great turnout at the official launching of Sent To Serve…The Chaplains of 9/11.  The Peppermill Restaurant was a great venue and the weather cooperated.

Some of the proceeds of the sale will go to support the work of the Beaverton Optimist Club.  They sponsor many worthwhile projects for youth in the community.

The next big Sent To Serve event will be the 3rd Annual NW Book Fair at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, OR, Saturday, July 30th.  Hope to see some of you there.

Sent To Serve Responses

Now that you have read, or are reading my book, what impacted you the most?  What did you take away from the book?