Teens Come Together To Rebuild Struggling Veteran’s Home In Just 51 Days.
For all that veterans have sacrificed for us, it's the least we can do to repay them with kindness. But for this group of high...
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Daughter “Sees” For Blind Dad So He Can Have A Blast On Roller Coaster.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 24, 2021
Jaclyn Neuser's father has been blind ever since he fought in the Vietnam War. Jaclyn, a Brookfield, Wisconsin, business owner, grew up understanding his disability,...
Read moreMarine Vet Who Lost His Leg Gets Custom Smart Home From Gary Sinise Foundation.
Kelsey Martin |
Mar 20, 2021
With his rough past and difficult upbringing, the Marine Corps changed Josue Barron's life forever. The journey he has been on since enlisting and fighting...
Read moreThis Veteran Is Transforming Old Christmas Trees Into Free Canes For People In Need.
Kelsey Martin |
Feb 27, 2021
Have you ever wondered what happens to Christmas trees after the holidays are over and they're left in a pile on the sidewalk? Over in...
Read moreWhen Cops Realize Veteran’s Home Is Falling Apart, They Rally Community To Help Her.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 23, 2021
For most of the 1970s, Katheryn Baarson of Phoenix, Arizona, was an active duty Marine. After that, she entered the reserves and continued to serve...
Read moreVeteran Checks Skydiving Off His Bucket List To Celebrate 100th Birthday In Style.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 14, 2021
We wouldn't typically expect someone who was about to turn 100 to have energy to spare and a desire for daring adventures, but Charlie Montanaro...
Read more88-Yr-Old Veteran Has Sweetest Reaction When He Finds Out He’s Getting His Diploma.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 5, 2021
Some things in life really are worth the wait. Over 70 years ago, 17-year-old Vincent Golembiowski of Clyde, Ohio, was faced with a tough decision....
Read moreMeet The “Fayette Santa,” A 94-Yr-Old Who Makes 100s Of Toys For Kids Each Year.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 20, 2020
Nearly every day, Ed Higinbotham of Fayette, Pennsylvania, spends time in his workshop building wooden toys for children he may never meet. The World War...
Read moreCollege Student Creates Smartwatch App To Help Veteran Dad Overcome Night Terrors.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 17, 2020
When Tyler Skluzacek was in sixth grade, his father was deployed to Iraq for a year. Sgt. First Class Patrick Skluzacek was a convoy commander...
Read moreGary Sinise Foundation Builds Adaptive Home For Veteran Who Lost His Leg.
Corinne Sanders |
Dec 13, 2020
If anyone deserves to have their life made easier, it's retired Staff Sgt. Rico Roman. While he was serving his country, Roman faced many hardships,...
Read moreNeighbors Throw Special Parade To Celebrate WWII Vet On His 102nd Birthday.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 11, 2020
The residents of a Van Nuys, California, neighborhood may be staying isolated due to the novel coronavirus, but that didn't stop them from celebrating a...
Read moreService Dog Helps Navy Veteran Heal And Now They’re Sharing The Love.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 6, 2020
When Damian reentered civilian life after 14 years in the Navy, he experienced symptoms of PTSD that affected his sleep and put him in a...
Read moreVeteran Thinks His Wallet Is Lost Forever — Until 2 Teens Show Up On Security Camera.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 3, 2020
Losing your wallet is incredibly inconvenient. You have to cancel your credit cards, get new IDs, and say goodbye to any cash you might have...
Read moreFearless 102-Yr-Old Goes Skydiving To Check 1 More Item Off Her Bucket List.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 3, 2020
There's not much that First Lt. Vivian "Millie" Bailey hasn't already accomplished in her 102 years on earth, but she did have one item left...
Read moreThe “Berlin Candy Bomber” Just Turned 100 And His Story Will Touch Your Heart.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 19, 2020
To the children who grew up in Berlin, Germany, on the tail end of World War II, candy was more than a sweet indulgence. It...
Read moreRescue Pit Bulls Form Beautiful Bond With Veteran Dad And Help Him Feel At Home.
Ashley Ziegler |
Sep 30, 2020
After spending 20 years in the military, Palace had to transition back into civilian life. While it was difficult, his loved ones made the process...
Read moreThis Nonprofit Is Helping Veterans Heal By Providing Them With Free Service Dogs.
Ashley Ziegler |
Aug 23, 2020
After serving our country, it’s not uncommon for people to go home with some kind of disability, whether it be physical or psychological. That's why...
Read more86-Yr-Old Veteran Reunites With Canine Best Friend After She Saves His Life.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 15, 2020
During his time in the United States Navy, Rudy Armstrong sailed all around the world for weeks or even months at a time. These days,...
Read more87-Yr-Old Who Left High School To Join Air Force Finally Receives Diploma.
Ashley Ziegler |
Aug 1, 2020
Edward Sanders dropped out of high school as a junior in 1952 to join the U.S. Air Force and fight in the Korean War. Over...
Read moreThis Family Helping 94-Yr-Old Grandpa Down Waterslide Is Too Pure For This World.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 16, 2020
There's nothing we can't do when we have love and support. Roy Beller of Choctaw, Oklahoma, has raised the kind of family that always helps...
Read moreWar Veteran Bus Driver Spots Elderly Woman Being Mugged And Rushes To Intervene.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 17, 2020
Thanks to one brave bus driver, a would-be robber was on the wrong street at the wrong time! Zsolt Kiss Károly is a veteran who...
Read moreMarine Adopts Bomb-Sniffing Dog That Saved His Life In Afghanistan.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 10, 2020
Cpl. Byung Kang met his best friend on his second deployment to Afghanistan with the U.S. Marine Corps. Back then, Blue the Labrador saved his...
Read moreNurse Steps In To Care For Blind Veteran’s Dog While He’s In Hospital.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 15, 2020
Nurses make it their mission to care for everyone who crosses their path, but some take the love to a whole new level. Joe Tasby...
Read moreMan Surprises His Grandpa With Adorable Street Parade For 100th Birthday.
Corinne Sanders |
May 6, 2020
It's not every day you turn 100 years old. For Peter Zagara of Toms River, New Jersey, the incredible milestone came on April 13 amid...
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