“I’m going to be proud to hang that diploma on the wall and think about the friends behind it,” he said. “I found out without friends, this old world wouldn’t be worth living in.”
I love it.
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Adopted dog helps save family from fire, local animal shelter helps them rebuild – KXAN
After a fire destroyed a family’s home in Bastrop County more than a month ago, the story of how the family inside was saved is still making animal rescue workers beam with happiness.
Source: Adopted dog helps save family from fire, local animal shelter helps them rebuild – KXAN
Turnabout, as they say, is fair play — in a good way this time.
All-female group of student engineers give Guatemalan village running water
An all-female group of student engineers from the University of North Florida are showing girls worldwide they can be whatever they want to be in life.
Source: All-female group of student engineers give Guatemalan village running water
A great example.
Noninvasive spinal stimulation method enables paralyzed people to regain use of hands, study finds | UCLA
The nonsurgical technique, developed by a UCLA-led team, allows them to turn doorknobs and open water bottles for the first time in years.
Amazing and exciting progress…
Photo Of Good Samaritan Straphanger Helping Man With Math Goes Viral « CBS New York
A subway car recently became a classroom for one father as he tries to relearn elementary school math to help his grade school son.
Source: Photo Of Good Samaritan Straphanger Helping Man With Math Goes Viral « CBS New York
How cool is that? On a New York subway, no less.
Canada’s oldest blood donor Beatrice Janyk, 95, pumped about giving | Vancouver Sun
Beatrice Janyk, who has been donating blood for more than six decades, will be honoured with a certificate Wednesday morning in Vancouver.
Source: Canada’s oldest blood donor Beatrice Janyk, 95, pumped about giving | Vancouver Sun
I think I have a new life goal. 
WATCH: Motorcyclists stop to help elderly woman cross busy Phoenix intersection
This random act of kindness in the Valley is going viral.
Source: WATCH: Motorcyclists stop to help elderly woman cross busy Phoenix intersection
Simple kindnesses go a long way, and are more common than we realize.
A man tried to jump off a Detroit overpass. Then 13 truckers saved him.
A line of 13 trucks with assistance from Michigan State Police, created a wall on the I-696 freeway to prevent a man from jumping off the overpass.
Source: A man tried to jump off a Detroit overpass. Then 13 truckers saved him. — USA Today via MSN
Quick thinking! (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255)
An American Airlines Passenger Was Stuck Next to a ‘Screaming and Kicking’ Toddler. His Stunning Reaction Went Viral
You have three choices in a situation like this one. Two of them can wind up making you ‘internet famous.’
Having just returned from a trip that included a minor crying-child experience I can really empathize with the mother, and truly appreciate the steps this individual took.
Hero customer rushes Waffle House killer and rips away his assault-style rifle
…no doubt he saved many lives by wrestling the gun away and then tossing it over the counter and prompting the (gun)man to leave…
Source: Hero customer rushes Waffle House killer and rips away his assault-style rifle – CNN
This is getting a lot of press, and in my opinion that’s good. Let’s focus on the hero of this story.