“Walk On” is a deeply moving journey of a father’s rise from tragedy and a heartfelt tribute to a son’s enduring spirit and a father’s unbreakable love. In this powerful memoir, Panus shares the story of unimaginable loss and the resilience that follows, capturing the raw emotions of grief, hope and the relentless pursuit of honoring a loved one’s legacy. With vivid storytelling and profound insight, “Walk On” is more than a book - it’s equally a mindset as well as a reminder that even in the face of tragedy, love never fades. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration, hope, healing, and the courage to keep moving forward.

The preface of “Walk On” was written by Shane Beamer, Head Football Coach at the University of South Carolina.

An inspirational and emotionally powerful story of a father who suffered every parent’s worst nightmare, yet found a way to turn his pain into purpose. Beyond the grief, Walk On is being lauded for teaching that the pathway to a purposeful life filled with honesty, integrity, resilience, effort, gratitude, kindness, compassion, and service, among other positive traits and values, resides within all of us.

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In today’s world, grief and adversity are seemingly everywhere, more so than ever. These universal concepts cause many to suffer and lose hope. Walk On will help you discover the mindset needed to overcome whatever struggle, hardship or adversity you encounter.

Drawing upon wisdom, leadership, parenthood, and a 35-year career as a sports marketing executive, Stephen Panus highlights indispensable values and traits that illuminate a pathway for turning pain into purpose and becoming the best version of ourselves. We all suffer in some manner and no matter what happens or how it happens, we all must ‘Walk On’ in our lives.

‘Walk On’ is published by Koehler Books.