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A family hid their Bible in an attic as Nazis invaded. Almost 80 years later, it was reunited with the family’s heirs.

August 27, 2021 by Leo

The Leiters were killed by the Nazis, but this summer — 79 years later — their Bible landed on the doorstep of their descendants in New York.

Source: A family hid their Bible in an attic as Nazis invaded. Almost 80 years later, it was reunited with the family’s heirs.

What a great story.

US WWII veteran reunites with Italians he saved as children

August 26, 2021 by Leo

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — For more than seven decades, Martin Adler treasured a black-and-white photo of himself as a young American soldier with a broad smile with three impeccably dressed Italian children he is credited with saving as the Nazis retreated northward in 1944.

Source: US WWII veteran reunites with Italians he saved as children

Well done.

Congress Passes Bill To Help Veterans With PTSD Get Service Dogs

August 25, 2021 by Leo

A bill to connect more veterans with service dogs trained to support mental health conditions is headed to the President’s desk.

Source: Congress Passes Bill To Help Veterans With PTSD Get Service Dogs

They can make such a difference. Very cool.

For hours each day, these prison inmates make personalized quilts for children in foster care

August 24, 2021 by Leo

“I’m working on a puppy quilt that will go to a 13-year-old boy. I don’t know anything about him, but I have a feeling he’s going to love this quilt,” said inmate Fred Brown, 66, who started quilting four years ago.

Source: For hours each day, these prison inmates make personalized quilts for children in foster care

I have a feeling they’re right.

Melbourne ICU nurse saved COVID-19 patient by tracking down The Wiggles

August 23, 2021 by Leo

An intensive care nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital has gone above the call of duty, personally tracking down The Wiggles to help save his patient suffering from COVID-19.

Source: Melbourne ICU nurse saved COVID-19 patient by tracking down The Wiggles

The Wiggles are BIG down under — this was no small feat. Nicely done.

UBCO researchers explore the impact of canine cuddles on students

August 22, 2021 by Leo

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Leroy would like to cuddle. (Image: Leo Notenboom)

Physical contact with a dog makes a significant difference to wellbeing

Source: UBCO researchers explore the impact of canine cuddles on students

Well, heck! I could’a told ya that! Smile (And yes, this was an opportunity to use a photo I took of one of our guests this weekend. Cuddles were had.)

Local Ham Radio Hero Saves Friend’s Life Hundreds Of Miles Away

August 21, 2021 by Leo

A San Joaquin County man is credited with saving his friend’s life from hundreds of miles away. A small black ham radio travels with Bill Scott everywhere.

Source: Local Ham Radio Hero Saves Friend’s Life Hundreds Of Miles Away

Well done, sir.

Polish Olympian auctions silver medal for infant’s heart surgery, but winning bidder won’t accept it

August 20, 2021 by Leo

A Polish convenience store chain made the winning bid for Maria Andrejczyk’s medal, but decided it was better off remaining with her.

Source: Polish Olympian auctions silver medal for infant’s heart surgery, but winning bidder won’t accept it

Well done to all.

Cornwall rescue: Cat’s meows alert rescuers to stricken owner

August 19, 2021 by Leo

Piran the cat leads rescuers to its 83-year-old owner, who had fallen down a 70ft (21m) ravine.

Source: Cornwall rescue: Cat’s meows alert rescuers to stricken owner

Good kitty!

Man reacts to jumping on alligator, helping trainer who was bitten

August 18, 2021 by Leo

When an alligator attacked its trainer at a reptile petting zoo in West Valley City, a guest named Donnie Wiseman jumped in to save her, without hesitation.

Source: Man reacts to jumping on alligator, helping trainer who was bitten

Wow.

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