One of the CIA contractors whose actions inspired the book and film "13 Hours" will be appearing at Penn's Peak Sunday during an event presented by the Lehighton 9/12 Project.

Kris 'Tanto' Paronto will share his firsthand story about surviving the Benghazi attacks during his speech which will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Penn's Peak.According to his website, Paronto tells the insider account of the attacks in Benghazi. The 13 hours of assault dramatically impacted the lives of those serving in Benghazi and resulted in the loss of an American diplomat, Ambassador Stevens. Kris shares the details of the moments, decisions and results of the historic day.Paronto was part the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, Sept.11, 2012."Tanto" helped save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours.The story was first told in the book "13 Hours" written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members.Paronto has been involved in security operations in hostile environments for over 10 years and his and team's involvement with the Sept. 11, 2012 attack on the US special mission in Benghazi, Libya was paramount in the saving of US lives and assets.The event will take place at 3 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.General admission tickets are available for $30, while suite tickets cost $75.Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-866-605-PEAK (7325).For more information, visit pennspeak.com.