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High school seniors carry the casket of Air Force veteran with no family

All veterans deserve a good funeral when the time comes. If you give your life to serving your country, you should get a respectful and dignified send-off. Sadly, not every vet has family or friends ...

World War II veteran who is still working as a neurologist turns 100 years old

A World War II veteran who started practicing medicine before the invention of penicillin is still applying his trade now, and he’s just turned 100 years old. According to reports, Dr. Howard Tucker has had ...

15-year-old Boy Scout raises $77,000 and builds impressive memorial for his town’s veterans

Why is it that we are constantly doubting teenagers and their ability to do great in this world? Jon Hawkinson, mayor of Olivia, Minnesota, had his doubts when a 15-year-old approached the city council two ...

World War II veteran and wife celebrate 81st wedding anniversary – stayed together “through thick and thin”

Marriage requires a lot of hard work from both spouses every single day. These days if a marriage lasts even a decade, it is considered a big deal. And then there are couples who have ...

World War II veteran hero celebrates 100th birthday with helicopter ride – recalls moments from his service

It is truly an honor to be able to be in the company of the men and women who served in the second world war. Putting their lives in great peril for mankind is the ...

Hard working 14-year-old farmer found dead in reservoir leaving disabled veteran dad ruined

It is never easy to learn about death especially when it is a young one. The passing of this teenager brings a lot of pain, especially for his family who were heavily dependent on him. ...

Korean War Navy veteran reunites with long lost love he was forced to leave in Japan 70 years ago

Is it possible to live a life without regret? Most of us have wondered “What if?” at least once in our lifetime, and while we may not necessarily be disappointed with the way our life ...

Army veteran sacrificed life to save others by holding door closed in hospital shooting – rest in peace

These last few days have been incredibly heavy for Americans. There has been a constant stream of news reporting mass shootings in various cities across the country. The shooting that happened in Tulsa, left behind ...

Four veterans receive their diplomas nearly 70 years after they left high school to join the Air Force

When the Springdale School District celebrated the Class of 2022 they also honored four students who would have graduated in 1956 had they not decided to join the military. Carl Stults, Bobby Burke, Charles Leroy ...

Disabled veteran claims his support dog was attacked with an arrow: “He was hardly breathing”

Anything happening to our pet friends can be devastating. Animals are innocent beings who cannot always defend themselves, especially when attacked with a weapon. Sadly, there are people out there who hurt animals without any ...