Never Lose Hope
Glimpses of Military Service Unknown to Most of Us
Told in their words, they recall memories and reactions rarely said out loud. Eight veterans speak about their deployments, their experiences and coming home. You'll leave knowing the demands, the risks and honor felt by those who wear the uniform of our country's armed forces — knowledge seldom shared beyond those who served.
“Never Lose Hope” will connect with viewers through its honesty, intensity and humanity. An Owen Hollander Production presented by Evansville Wartime Museum.
The film premiered on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the Museum. A virtual premiere followed on March 21, 2021. View the film online at EWM Films.
Introducing the Veterans
Irene Blessing, U.S. Army, two and one-half years. (11/23/1919 - 08/26/2020)
Mark Decamps, U.S. Army and Air National Guard, six years
Larry Head, U.S. Army, three years
Ron Hollander, U.S. Marine Corps, five years
Tom Stoll, U.S. Marine Corps, eight years
Tom Wilson, U.S. Navy Seabee, six years
Wayne Turner, U.S. Army Ranger, two years
Matt Riorden, U.S. Army, five and one-half years
Meet the Director
Owen Hollander conceived and produced “Never Lose Hope.” Mr. Hollander’s previous projects include short films made with friends, sometimes shot on location, and other times at his studio. He tells some behind-the-scenes stories about “Never Lose Hope” in this featurette.
Presented by Evansville Wartime Museum
We offer our sincere appreciation to Owen Hollander for creating this film and to these eight veterans for their participation. We present “Never Lose Hope” in honor of those in active military service, our military veterans, and their families and friends. We also honor those who gave the full measure in their service to our country.
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Click this link to view "Never Lose Hope" at EWM Films, the Museum's YouTube channel for original productions.
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“Never Lose HopeTM” is an original work by Owen Hollander presented by Evansville Wartime Museum. ©2020 Owen Hollander. All Rights Reserved. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in the film belong to the speakers and not to the presenter, Evansville Wartime Museum. Filming was completed before the issuance of Indiana Executive Order 20-08 on March 23, 2020, requiring Indiana residents to stay at home for increasing containment of COVID-19.
