From the jungle waterways of Vietnam, where he was injured, to the forward operating bases of recent war zones, to all corners of the United States and around the globe, Dave Roever shares his inspiring story of tragedy to triumph.
Roever will speak at the 7, 8 and 10 a.m. services Sunday (Feb. 26) at Sure Foundation Church, 16-1592 Pohaku Circle in Keaau.
In July 1969, while serving as a Brown Water Black Beret with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam, Roever was severely burned when a white phosphorus grenade exploded in his hand.
He was thought to be dead, but because of his faith in God and the faithful love of his wife, Brenda, Roever survived, undergoing numerous surgeries at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
Barely having left the hospital, Roever began his speaking career in Texas, and from there he has traveled throughout the U.S. and to many nations. As he shares his riveting story with pathos and humor, listeners laugh as they cry, and find hope to overcome their own tragedies.
In a moving ceremony Nov. 1, 2003, Roever was awarded the Purple Heart by the U.S. Department of the Navy, as well as other service medals. In April 2012, he was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service medal by the U.S. Department of the Army.
Today, when Roever speaks to public school students, he shares the story of his life, addressing the problems of low self-esteem, substance abuse, violence, etc., and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Adults who heard his message as students frequently say they never forgot the impact he made on their lives when they heard him in high school.
Since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Roever’s work with the U.S. military also expanded significantly. His work includes military academies, hospitals and installations on U.S. soil and in hot spots on other continents.
Weaving together all the aspects of his life, Roever and his wife co-founded Eagles Summit Ranch Colorado near Westcliffe, as well as Eagles Summit Ranch Texas, near Junction.
Through Operation Warrior RECONnect, Roever and his outstanding team help restore hope and train today’s wounded warriors and promising young leaders in areas of specific focus such as public speaking and emotional recovery after devastating injury, restoring hope and helping them fulfill their destinies.
Roever’s passion to help others never stops.
Millions have been uplifted by his remarkable story. You are warmly invited to hear him speak. Bring a friend.
For more information, call the church office at 966-6489.
