Boy who was Saved at Sea by Coast Guard Joins Their Ranks 18 Years Later

A 6 year-old boy and his mother probably would have died of starvation at sea had the Coast Guard not found them and their fellow migrants from Haiti. The gratitude he felt as a boy led Orlando Morel to eventually join the Coast Guard. Today, 18 years later, he graduates as a cadet.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 May 77 Views

Boy, 9, Wins Disney Trip and Donates it to Fallen Soldier's Family

Inspired by a man who traded a red paper clip to get a house using Craig's List, Brendan Haas hatched a scheme to earn a trip to Disney World. But instead of vacationing himself, the Massachusetts boy gave the all-expenses paid trip to the family of a soldier killed in Afghanistan. It only took four months of trading, beginning with Brendan offering his toy soldier on a webpage.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 May 57 Views

Basketball Star Purposefully Misses Free Throw So Player Stays in History Books After Untimely Death

Despite his team only maintaining a slight lead during the last quarter, Jordan Bohannon was not willing to break Chris Street's record from 25 years ago.

By Tiffani Spengler

27 February 59 Views

Marine Stands Guard for 8 Hours at Hospital Room of Dying Boy

12-year-old Cody Green always admired the strength and courage of the U.S. Marines. Last month, it was the Marines admiring the strength and courage of Cody. To honor his undaunted optimism and long-time struggle with leukemia, during which he beat the cancer into remission three times, the Indiana fifth-grader was made an honorary Marine. But that wasn't enough for Sergeant Mark Dolfini who decided to drive to the hospital in his dress uniform.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 June 62 Views

WWII Japanese-American Soldier Whose Dad was Interred Awarded High Honor

A Japanese-American soldier who single-handedly stormed machine gun nests in World War II clearing the way for an entire battalion to escape was awarded the military's second highest honor yesterday, the Distinguished Service Award.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 June 65 Views

Muslims Who Saved Jews During The Holocaust Finally Honored

It's important to recognize our heroes and allies that have aided us throughout history – no matter the race or religion.

By Tiffani Spengler

08 February 76 Views