A Father’s Love Lives On Through Books | Virginia Beach News

A grieving father turns loss into legacy: DeShawn Parker, honoring his late son Israel, built free library boxes across cities. After one in Norfolk was vandalized, the community rallied — artist Matthew Jackson painted a touching portrait of Israel on the box. At a heartfelt unveiling, the family celebrated Israel’s memory as kids and elders filled the box with books. Now called “Izzy’s Corner,” it’s located at 961 Park Ave in Norfolk, with plans to expand to Virginia Beach and Suffolk. If you know a great spot for a new box, email DeShawn at [email protected]. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e4148b0b0df4f7d