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Middle schooler suspended after principal sees the veterans memorial he created

Cleverly assembling a nerf gun, boots and a helmet, Tyler was able to recreate a replica of the “battle cross” monument. Unfortunately, not everyone received Tyler’s tribute as he perhaps expected them to. The 13-year-old ...

Veteran orders breakfast at restaurant, only for manager to make big mistake when kicking him out

Vet and Service Dog Get Apology from Restaurant…………Major Diggs Brown, a retired Army veteran and former city… Posted by Man's Best Friend, Heroic & Wonderful Dog Stories on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 As a result of ...

Teen returns lost wallet with thousands inside to veteran, only to get text from his mother

It’s a conundrum most of us like to think we’d come out whilst holding onto our integrity. Nevertheless, things are no doubt different when you’re actually in the situation and that small devil named human nature pipes ...

George H.W. Bush’s service dog Sully is ready for his next mission to help other veterans in need

Sully was trained to help veterans such as President Bush through their daily tasks and challenges — all the while providing his sweet company and love. Dogs like Sully also provide much need animal therapy ...

Funeral held for forsaken Vietnam veteran, attendees awestruck as church doors burst open

However, when a group of high school students found out about it, they decided the homeless veteran should receive the honor he deserved. Teenagers from Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, decided they ...

Gary Sinise honored by Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, and veterans in heartfelt tribute for his charity work

In 2019, during the celebration of the release of Sinise’s book, “Grateful American”, the actor was surprised by the touching video, which included messages from such people as Tom Hanks and Ron Howard. “Your commitment, your dedication, you ...

World War II veteran left blown away after receiving 55,000 cards for 96th birthday

96-year-old WWII veteran Duane Sherman knows exactly what that feels like. As per The Press-Enterprise, his wife of almost six decades passed away in 2011. After the death of his wife, he was left living ...

‘Forrest Gump’ star Gary Sinise donates millions every year to rebuild veterans’ lives, but no one’s noticed

Talented actor Gary Sinise, known for roles in Truman, Apollo 13, and, most recently, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, has earned himself an Emmy and Golden Globe Award. But there’s one thing he may be less famous for: his stunning ...

93-year-old D-day veteran dies with no one to carry casket – then six teens show up in uniform

Thomas Hunter served from 1942-1949 and saw action during the D-day invasion during World War II. Despite his heroics, Hunter never married when he returned home; never started a family. He had 11 siblings, but ...

Group of 100 bikers grant cancer-sick veteran his dying wish

Jon Stanley, 61, a biker from way back, was at the end of his long battle with lung and brain cancer when his friends did something really special for him to fulfill his final wish. He ...