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104-year-old World War II veteran asks the public for Valentine’s Day cards

The holidays are over, which means it’s time to start preparing for the next one. Bring on Valentine’s Day! For most stores, it seems like as soon as the calendar says December 26 the Christmas ...

Twins find wallet with cash, take a look at disabled veteran’s ID and go to his door

We all drop or misplace things from time to time. It seems my entire life is one long series of journeys to find something I’ve lost. Of course, it’s not always easy to find something ...

80-year-old veteran has made homemade toys for children in need every Christmas for 50 years

Christmas is a time for spreading as much love as possible. It’s why despite the winter found in most countries, it’s the warmest period of the year. Every December we hear stories of people going ...

Strangers answer lonely, disabled veteran’s call for friends during the holidays

While spending time alone can be wonderful, it can get quite lonely, especially around the holidays. After spending 15 years of birthdays and holidays by himself, Carl Braun, wanted some company. The disabled veteran, who ...

Veteran turns 102, says the key to long life is drinking beer every day

Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life, but no one wants to hear advice like “exercise every morning” or “cut out unhealthy foods.” Who has time for that? Luckily, one centenarian’s advice for ...

Bride-to-be makes wedding dress from WWII veteran’s parachute that saved his life

Claude proposed to Ruth by asking if she'd make a dress out of his parachute.

Body of Navy veteran found in Dallas apartment–he had been dead for 3 years

Doris Stevens tried to contact her son on his birthday in April 2017, but she couldn't reach him. That's when she became suspicious.

World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday — Happy birthday, Clarence!

Veterans Day was last week, and people all over the United States took the opportunity to celebrate and thank veterans for their service. But one community had even more reason to celebrate a local WWII ...

Disabled veteran, 63, was so lonely he wrote an ad asking to treat a stranger to dinner

When it comes to real life heroes, there are few so worthy of the title as our veterans. Having risked their lives to serve their country, they deserve all the love, praise and happiness that ...

Jon Bon Jovi foundation donates $500,000 to building housing for homeless veterans

Just when you thought Jon Bon Jovi couldn’t get any more amazing as a human being, he’s done something that’s sure to put a smile on your face. According to reports, his JBJ Soul Foundation ...