Ryan Manion is the surviving sister of Marine 1stLt Travis Manion, who was killed in Iraq on April 29, 2007. His death served as the inspiration for establishing the Travis Manion Foundation, a nationally recognized veteran service organization. Today, Ryan leads the foundation as President, and as a highly regarded advocate for the military community, she addresses national audiences frequently. She is the co- author of The Knock at the Door: Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose.

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