Neighbors Throw Special Parade To Celebrate WWII Vet On His 102nd Birthday.
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...
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Service 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...
Read more99-Yr-Old Vet Raises Over $19 Million For Hospitals By Walking Around His Garden.
Corinne Sanders |
Apr 16, 2020
Captain Tom Moore of Bedfordshire, England, is an international hero – in more ways than one. Not only is the 99-year-old a veteran, but, in...
Read moreHusband Serenades Navy Vet Wife During Her Battle With Brain Cancer.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 13, 2020
When this couple promised to love each other "in sickness and in health," they really meant it. Roslyn Singleton was first diagnosed with cancer in...
Read more104-Yr-Old Is Showered With Over 70,000 Valentine’s Day Cards After Simple Request.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 13, 2020
At 104, William "Bill" White has experienced so many things, but he's never seen anything like this! Throughout his life, Bill has kept mementos from...
Read moreOrganization Pairs Shelter Dogs With Veterans To Help Them Navigate PTSD.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 21, 2020
Many soldiers experience symptoms of PTSD when they return home after a deployment, so it's essential that they find encouragement and support. One way they...
Read moreDouble-Amputee Vet Celebrates His 90th Birthday In Style By Skydiving.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 11, 2020
Some people never slow down no matter what life throws at them. Stan Rohrer of California is the perfect example. The Air Force veteran lost...
Read moreJanitor Becomes Physicist After Teaching Himself Trigonometry Watching YouTube.
Corinne Sanders |
Dec 19, 2019
We have the power to do anything when we believe in ourselves. Just ask Joshua Carroll! Years ago, the Army veteran had no idea what...
Read more1000s Honor Veterans At Memorial Cemetary By Laying Wreath On Every Headstone.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 18, 2019
It's not uncommon for people to order special holiday arrangements to place in front of the headstones of loved ones around Christmas. Still, it is...
Read moreChick-Fil-A Manager Rushes Out To Help 96-Yr-Old WWII Vet With Flat Tire.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 6, 2019
Anyone who has been to Chick-fil-A knows that their customer service is top-notch. The employees always respond to "thank you" with "my pleasure" and customers...
Read moreDisabled Vet Scammed Out Of $1,000s Gets Help From Kind Strangers.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 30, 2019
Like many retired military veterans, Willy Boyd of Oklahoma lives on a fixed budget. The Air Force veteran lives in a modest apartment by himself,...
Read morePawn Shop Owner Gifts 580 Motorized Wheelchairs To People With Disabilities.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 8, 2019
You never know what kind of treasure you'll find in a pawn shop. Vietnam War veteran Philip Pavone runs the A-Z Pawn Shop in Norwich,...
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