Community Connections
Fourth Wall Films: The Last to Fall From Hero Street
Thursday, May 21
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bettendorf Public Library
Bettendorf RoomView the new Hero Street documentary from Fourth Wall Films and meet filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle.
PFC John S. Muños grew up in a boxcar home on 2nd Street (now named Hero Street) in Silvis, Illinois. He married his sweetheart, Mary Beserra, three months before he entered the Army on January 15, 1951. An ill-timed furlough allowed him to visit his wife and family one last time before deployment, but it also sealed his fate.
He served in the Korean War with Co. F of the 38th Regimental Combat Team, Second Infantry Division. On August 27, 1951, at age 23, John was among 740 Americans killed in the Battle of Bloody Ridge. His body was never recovered.
Interviews with family members, friends, veterans, community leaders and historians are combined with vintage photos, film, and archival materials to tell an unforgettable story of American courage, character and perseverance.
Community Connections events are funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library
If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 563-344-4175 in advance.
Bettendorf Public Library
The Bettendorf Public Library has served the community of Bettendorf since July 12, 1955. We offer Library events for all ages, and our meeting rooms are available for public use. See more information about our meeting room policy at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/meeting-rooms.