HOMETOWN Happenings Robert M. Edsel, #1 New York Times Best-Selling author of “The Monuments Men,” helped relaunch the Shepperd Leadership Institute’sDistinguished Lecture Series with resounding success. Over 350 people attended the free community event on September 27, at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. TheMonumentsMenwereWWII scholar-soldiers who saved tens of thousands of art treasures from the destruction of war and theft by theNazis. Robert Edsel shared their true story and the ongoing mission. “I cherished the opportunity to participate in the Shepperd Leadership Institute Distinguished Lecture Series and share with my fellow Texans the inspiring story of the Monuments Men and Women,” Edsel said. “Their heroism and nobility of purpose represented the very best of our nation.” Mike Massimino, former NASA astronaut and author, will be the next Distinguished Lecture Speaker onMarch 30, 2023, 7:00 p.m. at the Wagner Noël. DISTINGUISHED Lecture Series The Distinguished Lecture concluded with a Q&A moderated by Shelby Landgraf. Jeff Mundkowsky, Dr. Becky Spurlock, Robert Edsel, and Miles Mundkowsky. Michael Gardner, Robert Edsel, Angela Gardner, and Macy Gardner. Kirk & Brenna Edwards, and Robert Edsel. Chris Stanley and Robert Edsel. Dr. Ray, Lorraine Perryman, Robert Edsel, and Anna Bottinelli. Photos By JAMES DURBIN, THE OILFIELD PHOTOGRAPHER
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