Event

Footsteps of My Father--Online Event: A Story of Courage, Resilience, and Honor

Friday, August 11, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Pastor Chris Edmonds tells the story of his father, whose fearless bravery saved the lives of more than 200 Jewish American soldiers.

This is the story of World War II hero Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, who saved the lives of more than 200 Jewish American soldiers in a prisoner of war camp in Germany.

This event will be a Zoom simulcast of a live event at Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Register for this event with an email address, and the Zoom link will be shared the morning of the event.

To attend the event in-person at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, register through the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's events calendar.

This event is part of Library Programs of Hope, part of JCC's Violins of Hope project. These events are being offered in person and online, with support from Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Aurora Public Library District, Gail Borden Public Library District, Joliet Public Library, Schaumburg Township District Library, Skokie Public Library, and Vernon Area Public Library.

Online registration is closed.