Firefighters routinely go above and beyond the call of duty. For proof, look no further than Hernando County, Florida. It was there that a family was on its way to the hospital for a family member’s medical emergency when their car ran out of gas. In a panic, they dialed 911 whereby paramedics and firefighters… View more
Hundreds of citizens paid respects to a U.S. Air Force veteran whose relatives couldn’t be found or contacted. John James Murphy, 71, died last month with his funeral service being held on Wednesday in Elgin, Illinois, according to the Military Times. When the funeral tried to locate his relatives they had no success. He was… View more
Like so many Americans, John Bubenik remembers exactly where he was when Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986. And one day later, he was off to recover its debris. Bubenik was one of 100 U.S. Navy divers sent immediately to Cocoa Beach, Florida, to help in a… View more
Six lives were lost in a downtown Las Vegas apartment fire, but that figure could have been much worse were it not for a brave veteran who sacrificed his life saving others. Don Bennett, 63, a disabled Marine veteran, ran through smoke- and fire-filled hallways, banging on doors to wake others. He, along with five… View more
How we choose to spend our free time is part of being human. One Tennessee man uses it in a very noble way, restoring tombstones of World War II veterans. He started doing it three years ago, according to WTVF in Nashville. He did so after cleaning the grave of his Uncle Hobart Massey, a… View more
We’re told to be grateful, count our blessings and give thanks. We’ve seen it on our social media feed all day. It’s hard enough to pause and give thanks while we’re running on the hamster wheel of life, yet odd as it may seem, it can be even more difficult on the fourth Thursday of… View more
Already known for being a gifted playmaker, Sidney Crosby can add humanitarian to his list of accomplishments. Though he’s a proud Canadian citizen who has represented his nation on numerous occasions, Crosby loves America’s veterans. So much so, that he gave away the new car he received after being named MVP of last season’s NHL… View more
Everyone knows firefighters are heroes. A recent act of bravery by two Washington state firefighters drives home that point further. In an intense video shared by KPTV, Captain Matt Hazlett and firefighter John Prasch were battling a two-alarm blaze in several businesses when they noticed the U.S. flag in the middle of smoke. It only… View more
They say it’s the Greatest Generation, and who could argue with this? Jonathan Mendes became the oldest unofficial finisher of the New York City Marathon last week when he finished the prestigious race after 11 hours, 25 minutes. His age? 96 years young. https://t.co/RKoEdw3Fl5 — Kit Fox (@kitfoxwrites) November 7, 2019 “You have to have… View more
Everyone knows it takes a special post to go viral. Erica Usinger didn’t realize she had one last week, but the rest of America did. Usinger was driving along I-85, west of Charlotte, N.C., when she blew a tire. She had a difficult time getting to the side of the road and then waited for… View more
The goodness of American can be found everywhere – even in 5-year-olds. Weston Newswanger has been cancer-free for two years. He’s been through plenty of treatment in his young life, so you couldn’t blame him for wanting lots of toys on his fifth birthday. Instead, he chose to give some away. Posted by Amy Newswanger… View more
Laronda Marshall doesn’t just drive a bus – she saves lives. Last week she was working a route north of Miami when a passenger noticed another rider who appeared to be sick and slumped over. Marshall quickly discovered he was non-responsive. She secured her bus, contacted dispatch for assistance and aided the passenger. Other riders… View more
Michele Ladd believes in going to where people need help – especially veterans. She’s traveling the nation in an RV to raise awareness for PTSD and to help veterans get the help they need. As founder of National Veteran Resources, Ladd’s mission is to let veterans and first responders know that they matter, and that… View more
A 5-year-old boy who saved his family during an apartment fire received a prestigious award from the Chicago Fire Department. Jayden Espinosa is credited with saving his family from a fire in July by waking everyone up. This week he received an award from Fire Commissioner Richard Ford and the Chicago Fire Department Foundation during… View more
Want to know another reason why America has the greatest military in the world? Look no further than Adrian, Michigan. It’s the home of Visiting Angels South Central Michigan, a home care agency that provides quality care to seniors and disabled adults. Operated by Tim Welbaum and Scott Doney – two members of the U.S…. View more
Two hikers in Utah proved once again how our military is a band of brothers. The pair turned heads while hiking more than 14 miles to the top of Mount Timpanogos: John Nelson carried his friend, Jonathon Blank, on his back the entire way. The two served as Force Reconnaissance Marines, a Marine group that… View more
Among the tragedy from Saturday’s El Paso shooting was a flicker of hope, and it came from a 22-year-old Army serviceman being hailed as a hero. Pfc. Glendon Oakley was shopping at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso when a young child ran into a sporting goods store, shouting about a shooter located inside… View more
When Neil Armstrong died in 2012, the White House released a statement describing him as “among the greatest of American heroes – not just of his time, but of all time.” Even still, his greatness can’t be measured by a famous step on the Moon, nor a line that placed all humankind ahead of his… View more
We know we’re created to serve one another. For some, that virtue comes easier than others. Paula Cordova makes heroic gestures look trouble-free. When a co-worker mentioned her father needed a new kidney, Cordova didn’t hesitate. “I said, ‘Well, what’s his blood type,’ and she said, ‘O,’ and I said, ‘I’m an O, I’ll sign… View more
A Minnesota father of four died while saving his 3-year-old son from drowning, and now the Internet is rushing to help the family cover funeral expenses. Christopher Schultz, 31, and his 3-year-old son, Ashton, were fishing on Saturday in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, when Ashton fell off the bridge into the Dead Shot Bay channel below…. View more
Ralph Bush believes in supporting our law enforcement. When he saw one who needed help, he didn’t hesitate. According to WHAM in Rochester, New York, Bush noticed an officer in trouble and he ran over to assist. “At the time I noticed a pistol came into play,” Bush said. “I wasn’t about to let him… View more
The White House announced that former Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia will become the first living Medal of Honor recipient from the war in Iraq. The five previous Medals of Honor from the Iraq War were awarded posthumously. Bellavia will receive the honor as a result of his actions on November 10, 2004, where… View more
Too often, veterans pass away with no remaining family members or friends. Some even die homeless. Thanks to an enterprising funeral director and one equally prudent Catholic high school, a noble tradition has started in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Catholic Memorial is a college preparatory school for boys in this small Boston neighborhood. In November 2017,… View more
If you want to look into the character of America – inside the heart of its people – step back in time exactly 75 years. There you’ll find the bravest of heroes, who helped ensure the spirit of a free world. There you’ll find real sacrifice. It was on June 6, 1944, when Allies banded… View more
Veteran suicide is in the news a lot lately. One city in Arizona is doing its part to honor a hometown hero who spent his life helping other veterans find healing. The Veterans Reflection Circle is a planned outdoor memorial in honor of late Surprise resident and combat wounded veteran Brian Mancini. In 2007, Mancini… View more
Becca Bundy’s daughter had a seizure in 2016 when she was only one-year-old. She contacted the Bearville Volunteer Fire Department for help, and that’s when Bill Cox arrived on the scene. Fast forward to late last year, and Bundy noticed Cox working at the Viking Bar where she attended a charity event for a neighbor…. View more
Somewhere in America this weekend a tourist is visiting the United States for the first time. Upon arriving, that person may have quickly realized it’s a busy travel weekend. Airports, highways and every mode of travel is overflowing with people all scurrying to seize every moment of their time off. With an extra day to… View more
Among the handful of heroes who thwarted the two gunmen at a Denver-area high school on Tuesday, one plans to become a Marine upon graduation. Brendan Bialy was one of several students who subdued a gunman during an attack at the STEM School Highlands Ranch in the Denver suburb of Highlands Ranch. During the incident,… View more
As if prom wasn’t special enough, one Maryland woman made a big sacrifice for a group of teens she never met. When Therese de Leon and her other 10 friends went to a restaurant on prom night, they were shocked to discover a total stranger paid for their entire meal. During all the excitement, however,… View more
It’s been 75 years since meat rationing ended in the U.S. on this day in 1944. Although rationing doesn’t seem imminent in our future, we can all give thanks to Americans who found a way to do with less during World War II – all for a greater cause. Whether it was food, gasoline, steel… View more
