Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu
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ROCO Chicago invites you to celebrate a remarkable member of our community: Viorel “Wally” Stirbu — retired Chicago Fire Department engineer, proud Romanian-American, and now the oldest Romanians to summit Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits Challenge.
RSVP here:
https://www.rocochicago.org/viorel_stirbu_celebration
On May 18, 2026, at the age of 75, Wally reached the summit of Mount Everest, standing at 8,849 meters, the highest point on Earth. At the top, he held the Romanian and American flags — a powerful image for all of us who know what it means to carry more than one home in our hearts.
This achievement is extraordinary by any measure. But for our community, it feels personal. Wally’s story speaks to courage, discipline, resilience, and the kind of quiet determination that inspires people across generations.
We are honored to welcome him home and celebrate this moment together.
Event Details
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: ROCO Chicago
The event is a community gathering to honor Wally’s journey, recognize his historic achievement, and celebrate the pride he brought to both the Romanian and American flags.
RSVP here:
https://www.rocochicago.org/viorel_stirbu_celebration
On May 18, 2026, at the age of 75, Wally reached the summit of Mount Everest, standing at 8,849 meters, the highest point on Earth. At the top, he held the Romanian and American flags — a powerful image for all of us who know what it means to carry more than one home in our hearts.
This achievement is extraordinary by any measure. But for our community, it feels personal. Wally’s story speaks to courage, discipline, resilience, and the kind of quiet determination that inspires people across generations.
We are honored to welcome him home and celebrate this moment together.
Event Details
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: ROCO Chicago
The event is a community gathering to honor Wally’s journey, recognize his historic achievement, and celebrate the pride he brought to both the Romanian and American flags.
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5406 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60625, 5406 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-3922, United States, Lincolnwood
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Host or PublisherROCO Chicago, the Romanian Community Center
