Norfolk Virginian-Pilot During WWII, a Virginia Beach soldier stole a painting from a French chateau. 74 years later, he returned it. John Waller has lived a notable life in Virginia Beach. The architect designed City Hall, several school buildings and dozens of homes. He grew up on a farm outside of Lynchburg, studied architecture at UVA and moved to Virginia Beach in 1953. https://www.pilotonline.com/history/vp-nw-silent-soldier-1101-20201102-qi4nk57yhrerhlceug7s6w2dai-story.html