“Douglas Szczepanski  on behalf of the Detroit VA Suicide Prevention Program and VA Medical Center, we want to thank you for sharing your story.  Your delivery was so engaging and educational.  You are a very effective speaker and we appreciate you taking time to educate the staff when working with Veterans who’s experienced trauma.   Staff and students are still talking about your story and how you were able to cope after encountering a very traumatic event.  Thank you so much for an enlightening and stimulating presentation..”

— Angela T Griffin, Department of Veteran Affairs

“Standish-Sterling Middle School students had the GREAT pleasure of listening to Douglas Szczepanski, Jr. share his story. Thank you for sharing the importance of faith, family, honor, and duty. The students keep talking about all they heard and learned from you. Thank you for your time and for blessing all of us!”

— Janine Reese, Standish Middle School Teacher

“I just wanted to write and THANK YOU for making and taking the time to come and speak to my US History Students about your personal experiences in the Military as part of our Veteran’s Day Celebration 2014. I know the students really enjoyed meeting you and learning about a life of service firsthand. You helped make history come alive via the stories, jokes, and events you shared about real historical events of your life as well as those of our nation When we discussed your visit afterwards, all students commented on how funny and warm you are despite some tragic events in your life. I am especially thankful for your personal information you shared involving your job in the military and your love of the Lord!!”

— Connie Beson, Bay City Central High School Teacher

“We had Douglas come and speak to our men’s group. He did a wonderful job as he shared his incredible testimony….Douglas also made himself available to pray with anyone desiring prayer when he had finished speaking. Douglas is more than a Christian with a story, he is a minister. I highly recommend having Douglas come in and give his testimony. There is no doubt in my mind that lives will be changed as a result.”

–John J Prominski, Senior Pastor, Resurrection Life Church

“It was certainly my honor to provide this letter of recommendation for SGT(Ret) Douglas Szczepanski, Jr. I have known Douglas for approximately six years now and he has impressed me from the first day I met him… Douglas is now sharing his story and his journey of faith. I have heard him speak on a variety of occasions. He has a powerful story to tell and he has an equally powerful message to share…. I would recommend Douglas as a speaker at your church or any other venue where you want to hear from a great young American who will make you proud and challenge your hearts.”

–Thomas G Cutler Major General (Ret), Michigan Army National Gaurd

“Douglas recently shared his story on Sunday morning as part of a special service to honor our Veterans.  His testimony was captivating, Christ-centered and full of hope. We were honored and blessed to have him speak and look forward to partnering with his ministry in the future. I wholeheartedly recommend Douglas to you.”

–Pastor Ken Cline, Senior Pastor, New Life