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When Deirdre Taylor was preparing to leave her Virginia home to fight Covid-19 in New York on the front lines, she made sure to pack a possession that she held dear for over three decades: a front-page newspaper article.

Source: A nurse on the Covid-19 front line reconnects with the New York City firefighter who rescued her from a burning building 37 years ago – CNN

I love reunion stories.

For decades, a tortoise named Ms. Jennifer happily lived with her owner, who would take her to the bank and other places around their town of Waltham, Massachusetts, showing her off to anyone interested.

Source: Ms. Jennifer, a 53-year-old tortoise, has found a new home after her owner died of Covid-19 – CNN

Tortoises need love too…

After spending two years apart, U.S. Army Sgt. Jake Ferkin was reunited with his best friend in Boerne, Texas, after being separated in 2018.

Source: Army sergeant reunites with dog he served with in Iraq after spending two years apart

I love that they make this possible.

New social distancing rules meant many worshippers had nowhere to go until the church stepped in.

Source: Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers – BBC News

For some reason I find this inter-faith support and respect reassuring.

The company’s corporate guests canceled their trips, and occupancy went from 95 percent to 10 percent. So they put their condos to use.

Source: Hearing that medical workers were sleeping in campers, this group gives them free temporary condos – The Washington Post

Great move.

(Important: a note about paywalls.)

Rob Kenney grew up without a dad, but he wants other kids to learn some important lessons, hence the reason he started his YouTube channel.

Source: Guy Who Grew Up Without Dad Creates YouTube Channel To Teach Kids

What a great role model.

All seniors shopping during this time were notified at checkout that the groceries they had purchased were free thanks to an anonymous donor.

Source: Anonymous donor pays for Foodland groceries for nearly 2,000 kupuna – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports & weather – KITV Channel 4

Kapuna -> honored elder. A very nice gesture.

COVID-19 has disrupted many graduations, making it even more difficult for seniors in foster care to be celebrated. So during National Foster Care Month, two teenagers are asking community members to “adopt a foster senior.”

Source: 2 Texas teens ensuring graduating foster kids feel loved, celebrated

Nice.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — A staffer at Virginia Tech is getting recognized for his career serving and supporting the university community. He’s also sure to receive plenty of treats and a hearty ‘Good boy! ‘ they said. Moose, an 8-year-old therapy dog at Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center, received an honorary doctorate in veterinary medicine Friday during the school’s virtual commencement.

Source: Virginia Tech therapy dog gets honorary doctorate for helping students | WSET

Woof! (Translation: Well done!)

First he became a national hero for his fundraising efforts. Then he became an honorary colonel. Now 100-year-old WWII veteran Tom Moore is to become a knight.

Source: Arise, Sir Tom: Britain’s fundraising hero Colonel Tom Moore, 100, is knighted

Third time I’ve featured him, but I just can’t get enough. Well done, Sir Tom.