Most people know John Walsh as the dedicated host of "America's Most Wanted" (amw.com), the man whose groundbreaking television program has helped take down nearly 1,000 fugitives in the past 20 years. But its not the carrer that he envisioned for himself. Born in Auburn, New York and educated at the University of Buffalo, John Walsh moved to Florida with his wife Reve, and was living the American Dream. He was a successful businessman, building high-end luxury hotels and building his life. But after Adam's murder, everything changed.
The Walsh family's tragic story woke up a nation to the danger of child predators after NBC aired two movies about their life. "Adam" in 1983, and "Adam: his song continues" in 1986, dramatized the incredible heartbreak and then resilience of the Walshes. In a bold and courageous move, the network ran a roll call of missing children at the end of the movies, leading to the recovery of 65 children.
John and Reve Walsh's experience taught them that the nation was in desperate need of leadershipin the fight to protect children, and they decided to create something positive out of their personal tragity. They established the Adam Walsh Child Resourse Center, which eventulally merged with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which they co-founded in 1984. The NCMEC (missingkids.org/1-800-THE-LOST) provides invaluable resources to parents, children, and law enforcement in the United States and internationaly. The charity consistently receives an A+ rating for its ability to spend more than 90 cents of every dollar raised on programming. Its incredible public/private partnerships keep the NCMEC as a leading example of a highly respected and effective non-profit.
John's search for justice and his determination to never let Adam's death have been in vain led him to fight back like many other Americans ever have. Althouth he's never held political office, John has been the driving force behind some major pieces of child protection legislation. This hard work led to John being honored five times be four presidents; Ronald Regan (twice), George H.W Bush, Bill Clintion, and George W. Bush. One of John's proudest moments was when he and his wife stood beside George W. Bush, as the "Adam Walsh Child Protectin and Safety Act" was signed into law on the 20th anniversary of Adam's murder.
Thousands of crime victims have gotten justice, thanks to John and Reve's never ending dedication to fighting back. Law enforcement has also embraced John. He's been honored numerous times by many local, state, and federal agencies. In addition to being named "Man Of The Year" by both the US Marshals and the FBI, the US Marshals also named John an honorary Marshal. John is only the third man to have received this honor in the organization's two hundered year history.
John Walsh lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Reve. They were blessed with three more children after Adam: Meghan, Callahan, and Hayden.
The Walsh family's tragic story woke up a nation to the danger of child predators after NBC aired two movies about their life. "Adam" in 1983, and "Adam: his song continues" in 1986, dramatized the incredible heartbreak and then resilience of the Walshes. In a bold and courageous move, the network ran a roll call of missing children at the end of the movies, leading to the recovery of 65 children.
John and Reve Walsh's experience taught them that the nation was in desperate need of leadershipin the fight to protect children, and they decided to create something positive out of their personal tragity. They established the Adam Walsh Child Resourse Center, which eventulally merged with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which they co-founded in 1984. The NCMEC (missingkids.org/1-800-THE-LOST) provides invaluable resources to parents, children, and law enforcement in the United States and internationaly. The charity consistently receives an A+ rating for its ability to spend more than 90 cents of every dollar raised on programming. Its incredible public/private partnerships keep the NCMEC as a leading example of a highly respected and effective non-profit.
John's search for justice and his determination to never let Adam's death have been in vain led him to fight back like many other Americans ever have. Althouth he's never held political office, John has been the driving force behind some major pieces of child protection legislation. This hard work led to John being honored five times be four presidents; Ronald Regan (twice), George H.W Bush, Bill Clintion, and George W. Bush. One of John's proudest moments was when he and his wife stood beside George W. Bush, as the "Adam Walsh Child Protectin and Safety Act" was signed into law on the 20th anniversary of Adam's murder.
Thousands of crime victims have gotten justice, thanks to John and Reve's never ending dedication to fighting back. Law enforcement has also embraced John. He's been honored numerous times by many local, state, and federal agencies. In addition to being named "Man Of The Year" by both the US Marshals and the FBI, the US Marshals also named John an honorary Marshal. John is only the third man to have received this honor in the organization's two hundered year history.
John Walsh lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Reve. They were blessed with three more children after Adam: Meghan, Callahan, and Hayden.
Most people know John Walsh as the dedicated host of "America's Most Wanted" (amw.com), the man whose groundbreaking television program has helped take down nearly 1,000 fugitives in the past 20 years. But its not the carrer that he envisioned for himself. Born in Auburn, New York and educated at the University of Buffalo, John Walsh moved to Florida with his wife Reve, and was living the American Dream. He was a successful businessman, building high-end luxury hotels and building his life. But after Adam's murder, everything changed.
The Walsh family's tragic story woke up a nation to the danger of child predators after NBC aired two movies about their life. "Adam" in 1983, and "Adam: his song continues" in 1986, dramatized the incredible heartbreak and then resilience of the Walshes. In a bold and courageous move, the network ran a roll call of missing children at the end of the movies, leading to the recovery of 65 children.
John and Reve Walsh's experience taught them that the nation was in desperate need of leadershipin the fight to protect children, and they decided to create something positive out of their personal tragity. They established the Adam Walsh Child Resourse Center, which eventulally merged with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which they co-founded in 1984. The NCMEC (missingkids.org/1-800-THE-LOST) provides invaluable resources to parents, children, and law enforcement in the United States and internationaly. The charity consistently receives an A+ rating for its ability to spend more than 90 cents of every dollar raised on programming. Its incredible public/private partnerships keep the NCMEC as a leading example of a highly respected and effective non-profit.
John's search for justice and his determination to never let Adam's death have been in vain led him to fight back like many other Americans ever have. Althouth he's never held political office, John has been the driving force behind some major pieces of child protection legislation. This hard work led to John being honored five times be four presidents; Ronald Regan (twice), George H.W Bush, Bill Clintion, and George W. Bush. One of John's proudest moments was when he and his wife stood beside George W. Bush, as the "Adam Walsh Child Protectin and Safety Act" was signed into law on the 20th anniversary of Adam's murder.
Thousands of crime victims have gotten justice, thanks to John and Reve's never ending dedication to fighting back. Law enforcement has also embraced John. He's been honored numerous times by many local, state, and federal agencies. In addition to being named "Man Of The Year" by both the US Marshals and the FBI, the US Marshals also named John an honorary Marshal. John is only the third man to have received this honor in the organization's two hundered year history.
John Walsh lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Reve. They were blessed with three more children after Adam: Meghan, Callahan, and Hayden.
The Walsh family's tragic story woke up a nation to the danger of child predators after NBC aired two movies about their life. "Adam" in 1983, and "Adam: his song continues" in 1986, dramatized the incredible heartbreak and then resilience of the Walshes. In a bold and courageous move, the network ran a roll call of missing children at the end of the movies, leading to the recovery of 65 children.
John and Reve Walsh's experience taught them that the nation was in desperate need of leadershipin the fight to protect children, and they decided to create something positive out of their personal tragity. They established the Adam Walsh Child Resourse Center, which eventulally merged with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which they co-founded in 1984. The NCMEC (missingkids.org/1-800-THE-LOST) provides invaluable resources to parents, children, and law enforcement in the United States and internationaly. The charity consistently receives an A+ rating for its ability to spend more than 90 cents of every dollar raised on programming. Its incredible public/private partnerships keep the NCMEC as a leading example of a highly respected and effective non-profit.
John's search for justice and his determination to never let Adam's death have been in vain led him to fight back like many other Americans ever have. Althouth he's never held political office, John has been the driving force behind some major pieces of child protection legislation. This hard work led to John being honored five times be four presidents; Ronald Regan (twice), George H.W Bush, Bill Clintion, and George W. Bush. One of John's proudest moments was when he and his wife stood beside George W. Bush, as the "Adam Walsh Child Protectin and Safety Act" was signed into law on the 20th anniversary of Adam's murder.
Thousands of crime victims have gotten justice, thanks to John and Reve's never ending dedication to fighting back. Law enforcement has also embraced John. He's been honored numerous times by many local, state, and federal agencies. In addition to being named "Man Of The Year" by both the US Marshals and the FBI, the US Marshals also named John an honorary Marshal. John is only the third man to have received this honor in the organization's two hundered year history.
John Walsh lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Reve. They were blessed with three more children after Adam: Meghan, Callahan, and Hayden.