“Rimantas Jurevicius’s life is a remarkable testament to overcoming adversity and embracing opportunity. Born in Soviet-occupied Lithuania, he defied the odds to become a champion track and field athlete and later served in the Soviet army, witnessing his homeland’s fight for independence. In 1992, he embarked on a new life in the United States, arriving with just $130 and no English skills. With unwavering determination, he transformed that humble start into a successful 32-year career, rising from a general laborer to Vice President in the custom powder coating industry, a true embodiment of the American Dream through hard work and perseverance.

Now, through his deeply personal memoir, My Story – 60 Years Of My Life With Hurdles From Lithuania To USA, Rimantas shares the unfiltered insights from his lived experiences. From navigating life under communism to building a thriving career and family in the U.S., his narrative offers a powerful reflection on freedom, gratitude, and the enduring value of human connection. Rimantas’s greatest pride lies not in titles, but in the positive impact he’s had on others, particularly in raising his son to embrace the same values of opportunity and purpose.”