Valerie Coleman, author of From Dragon's Teeth to Eagle's Nest: A WW11 Memoir of Stanley Kupi, 14th Armored Division "The Liberators"
Join us for a talk with Valerie Coleman on her book, From Dragon’s Teeth to Eagle’s Nest: A WWII memoir of Stanley Kupi,14th Armored Division “The Liberators”.
Valerie is the proud granddaughter of Stanley Kupi, PFC in the 14th Armored Division of WWII, famously known as “The Liberators”. Stanley left behind a remarkable legacy of rare photographs, artwork, and a candid WWII memoir that the family is now sharing with the world. With the help of experts from around the globe, Valerie has uncovered the historical significance of these photographs, which vividly depict the war through Stanley’s eyes.
As a skilled artist, Stanley also created v-mail postcards to his wife that are now proudly displayed at the Fort Chaffee Military Museum in Fort Smith, Arkansas- sharing space with iconic artifacts like Elvis Presley’s military haircut memorabilia. Join Valerie for an unforgettable journey through Stanley’s story, where she will recount his division’s efforts which resulted in the liberation of over 60 towns and villages, including the largest Nazi prison camp.
Valerie Coleman is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Social Work where she received her master's degree. Currently, Valerie works as a licensed Mental Health Therapist at multiple elementary schools in Toledo, Ohio. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Defiance College in human resource management and economics...while playing four years of NCAA volleyball!
UPDATE: After spending 24 years as a human resource professional, the author/advocate decided to pursue her life's passion of helping people directly in the social services realm and now advocates for the importance of veteran's mental health while sharing her grandfather's WWII story.
- Date:
- Monday, October 27, 2025
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- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
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- Winsor Room
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- Radnor Memorial Library
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