Everyone Has a Story. This Is Mine.

"Finding Vincent is more than the story of an adoption. It's a story of identity, family, perseverance, and discovering where we truly belong."

Whether speaking to libraries, genealogy societies, adoption organizations, civic groups, or community audiences, Gary Vincent shares an inspiring and deeply personal presentation that leaves audiences laughing, reflecting, and often seeing their own families in a new light.

About the Presentation

For more than sixty years, I searched for answers to questions that began the day I was born.

In this presentation, I share my journey from growing up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, through a career in law enforcement, to the decades-long search that ultimately reunited me with my birth family.

Along the way, audiences experience stories of family, faith, perseverance, DNA genealogy, unexpected discoveries, and the remarkable people who helped make my journey possible.

The presentation concludes with questions and discussion, allowing audience members to share their own experiences and ask questions about adoption, genealogy, and the search process.

Presentation Topics

  • Growing up adopted

  • Living with unanswered questions

  • Family traditions that shaped my life

  • My career in law enforcement

  • Beginning the search

  • DNA and genealogy

  • Meeting my birth mother

  • The importance of family

  • Never giving up

Presentation Length

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

Custom presentations available.

Ideal Audiences

Libraries

Genealogical Societies

Historical Societies

Adoption Organizations

Senior Centers

Community Groups

Book Clubs

Churches

Service Clubs (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions)

Schools and Colleges

Law Enforcement Organizations

Audience Takeaways

Audiences leave with:

• A deeper appreciation for family

• A better understanding of adoption and identity

• Insight into DNA genealogy

• Hope that it's never too late to seek answers

• Inspiration to preserve and share their own family stories

Availability

Available for:

  • In-person presentations

  • Virtual presentations

  • Book clubs

  • Book signings

  • Community events

Contact Gary