New Book Surrounded by Heroes Coming Soon
Jerry Wallace's new book 'Surrounded By Heroes' is coming soon. Surrounded by Heroes is a collection of values and virtues that made the country great. Learn how they were embodied by heroes throughout history and how they can be applied to your life today. Sign up below to stay up to date with news on the book release as well as receive Jerry's ongoing newsletters.
About Surrounded by Heroes
From a young age, we are drawn to the idea of heroism. But in a world full of noise and distraction, how do we find the compass to guide our lives toward what truly matters? How do we build a virtuous life worthy of honor and respect, at home, at work, and in the lives we influence?
Former Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sentinel Jerry Wallace invites you on a profound journey into the heart of what makes a life truly great. In Surrounded by Heroes, Wallace draws upon his unique experience walking the mat in front of the Tomb on the hallowed ground of Arlington National Cemetery—many times alone. He brings to life twelve transcendent virtues—like gratitude, courage, perseverance, honor, and love—that shaped these American heroes and, in turn, transformed his own perspective and life experience.
Through compelling stories of Arlington’s heroes, combined with Wallace’s insights as a veteran, entrepreneur, and professor, this book offers more than historical lessons. It provides a practical guide for anyone seeking to:
Navigate ethical challenges with clarity and conviction.
Cultivate personal growth and strengthen character.
Lead with purpose in their families, workplaces, and communities.
Discover timeless truths to navigate a complex world.
Instill enduring values in the next generation.
Each chapter is filled with rich history, powerful storytelling, and practical application. You’ll discover how these virtues equip you to face life’s challenges with strength and intention, and how to apply them in your everyday decisions and relationships.
Surrounded by Heroes is more than a book—it’s an invitation—an invitation to live with greater purpose, to lead with character, and to become the kind of person whose life leaves a meaningful and lasting legacy.
The Writing of Surrounded by Heroes
My Story
Dr. Jerald L. Wallace
Jerald Wallace is many things. He was a professor of business and entrepreneurship at Point University and Florida Gulf Coast University. Before that, he spent 35 years as a serial entrepreneur, successfully launching several companies in the booming South Florida construction industry and then selling them.
But all of those things happened largely because of the virtues learned from his parents and then as a paratrooper in the US Army. Jerry had the honor of being a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one of the most revered assignments in the service. During his time in the prestigious posting, he learned about the values and virtues of the heroes that surrounded him in Arlington Cemetery. That began his decades-long journey of living out these virtues in his life and a mission to share them with others.
Jerry has been married to Joanne for over 40 years. He is a proud father of two married daughters and a doting grandfather to two grandchildren. A man of deep faith, he loves family time, tennis, reading, writing, and flying.
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