This 104-Year-old Veteran Who Never Before Celebrated Valentine's Day Gets 70,000 Love Letters
Even when his wife of 42 years was alive, William White says they never celebrated Valentine's Day-so imagine his delight over this deluge of well wishes.
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Man is Using Old Christmas Trees to Make Stylish Wooden Canes for His Fellow Veterans
Not only does it keep the Christmas trees out of a landfill, it also helps provide sturdy, reliable hand-crafted canes for veterans around the world.
Army Green Beret Became Oldest Rookie in NFL After Learning to Snap a Football on YouTube
Despite not even knowing what a long snapper was on a football team, Nate Boyer went on to make NFL history after learning how to snap a ball on YouTube.
Blind, Deaf Dog Inspires Man to Pair Dozens of Recovering Veterans With Hard-to-Adopt Shelter Pups
Not only does the initiative help free up shelter space, it also brings loving companionship to at-risk pups and lonely veterans suffering from PTSD.
Man Who Once Spent Winter Without Heating Pays 'Past Due' Utility Bills for 36 Families at Risk of Losing Power
Inspired by his own financial struggles of the past, Michael Esmond paid off more than $4,600 in utility bills for families about to lose power.
Veterans Are Finding Lasting Peace After Taking These Free Journeys into Nature for Months at a Time
Rather than prescribing medication to US veterans suffering from PTSD, these ex-military members are finding therapy in nature.
Boss Pays Off His Employee's Mortgage So the Vietnam Vet Can Finally Retire
69-year-old Albert Brigas can finally retire thanks to his longtime boss stepping up to pay off the rest of his mortgage payments.
Canada Now Has Its First Ever Tiny House Village for Homeless Veterans
This weekend, the tiny house village will be ready to house 15 Canadian veterans who have been sleeping on the streets in Calgary.
Missing His Hugs, Quarantined Kids Honor the Veteran Who Spent Thousands of Hours Mentoring Them in School
Grandpa Ron Jacobson, who spent years hugging school children, was honored by them for volunteering at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School.
This Veteran is Helping Fellow Vets Transition to Civilian Life Through Video Gaming
U.S. Veteran Christopher Boehm is helping other veterans transition to regular life through video gaming and kind words.
World War II Veteran To Get Final Wish: Themed Casket to Match His Passion For Handing Out Juicy Fruit Gum
World War II veteran Suttie Economy has received permission from Wrigley's to be buried in a Juicy Fruit-themed casket at home in Virginia.
Send a Birthday Greeting to the Oldest Living World War II Vet in the U.S. as He Turns 111
On September 12, Lawrence Brooks—the oldest living World War II veteran in the USA—will turn 111. Celebrate his birthday and send him a card.
Since Leaving the KKK, This Veteran Now Spends His Time Volunteering for Anti-Hate Mission
After Chris Buckley found compassion among Blacks and Muslims he once despised, he left the Ku Klux Klan to join the anti-hate nonprofit Parents 4 Peace.
Woman Travels 130K Miles to Bow Down Before Every Korean War Memorial And Thank Vets for Their Service
Hannah Kim has traveled across 30 countries and 54 US states and territories so she could honor hundreds of Korean War veterans and their memorials.
Sir Captain Tom Moore is 'Over-Awed' After Being Officially Knighted for His $40M Fundraiser
The WWII veteran was nominated for the knighthood by Prime Minister Boris Johnson-and it was officially approved by the Queen of England this week.
99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Raises $3.3 Million for Hospital Workers Simply By Walking Laps of His Garden
The English senior originally hoped to raise £1,000 for healthcare workers by walking 100 laps around his garden before his 100th birthday.
When Struggling Restaurant Tried to Sell Bourbon for $20K, Anonymous Veteran Buys It for Twice the Price
The man insisted on paying $40,000 to the restauranteurs so they could continue to pay their employees throughout the COVID-19 shutdowns.
How One Website Helped 2,000 Vets Launch New Careers And Find a New Mission
Silentprofessionals.org, a career services platform for US military combat veterans has placed over 2,000 vets in private security sector jobs.
Veteran Goes From Janitor to Physicist After Teaching Himself Trigonometry Using Only Youtube Videos
Despite suffering from PTSD and a lack of education, Joshua Carroll has fulfilled his dream of becoming a physicist—and it's all thanks to watching Youtube.
Bank Restores Stolen Funds to Oldest Living US Veteran After Identity Theft
After the oldest living veteran was the victim of identity theft, his bank made sure to step up and take care of him accordingly.
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