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When Erin Hester saw a lone U.S. soldier standing at attention in the pouring rain, she was moved by his quiet act of respect. It was July 6, 2017, in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Hester sat at a highway intersection when she noticed the soldier had stepped out of his vehicle and stood silently as a … Read more
On March 6, 1981, in Lübeck, Germany, Marianne Bachmeier walked into a courtroom carrying a small pistol. Moments later, she shot and killed Klaus Grabowski, the man accused of kidnapping, abusing, and murdering her seven-year-old daughter, Anna. The act, carried out in front of judges, lawyers, and witnesses, shocked Germany and sparked global debate over … Read more
“I’ve trained hundreds of boys — taught them how to lose with grace, how to stand back up after defeat, how to find their strength again. But nothing in my life ever prepared me for this — for the unbearable task of living without my daughter.”Continue reading…
On the morning of Lucas’s first day of first grade, I wanted everything perfect—just as my mother used to do for me. My husband, Travis, had promised to be there, but he was still on the couch, hungover, when we were ready to leave. At school, I kissed Lucas goodbye, but moments later, I overheard … Read more
HARDY Grants Five-Year-Old Cancer Survivor a Dream Night to Remember Five-year-old Sawyer has endured more challenges in his short life than most face in a lifetime, but one thing has always brought him comfort—HARDY’s music. This past weekend, the young fan’s dream came true when he met his country music hero and attended what was … Read more
After her son Mark tragically died in a construction accident, June took on the difficult role of raising her granddaughter Emma alone. Mark had been a hardworking construction worker who, at 29, had bought a modest house for his wife Melissa and their daughter Emma. He dreamed of expanding the home and making it a … Read more
The African savannah was harsh and unforgiving under the blazing afternoon sun. The heat was so intense that the ground cracked and dust rose in small clouds with every step. In this vast and dry landscape, Tembo, a magnificent African elephant, lay weak and barely able to stand. His large body, once strong and proud, … Read more
Most married couples can relate to being asked “When are you having kids?” But for Charli Worgan and her husband Cullen, the question was different — and often far more painful. People didn’t ask when they would have children. They asked why. The Sydney-based couple both have different forms of dwarfism, and from the beginning … Read more
Dean Martin lived almost the entirety of his life in the public eye, yet no one carried fame with more ease, charm, and quiet grace. Known around the world as The King of Cool, Martin built a career that spanned music, comedy, television, and film. But despite all the glamour, his greatest legacy is rooted … Read more
Ricky Nelson, born Eric Hilliard Nelson in 1940, rose to fame as a teen pop idol and star of the long-running sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, alongside his famous parents and brother David. Though he struggled with school, Ricky found success early, earning $100,000 a year by his late teens. His musical career … Read more
