A Virginia dad who died by suicide after realizing he’d accidentally left his toddler in the back seat of a hot car took his own life in an act of “devotion and love”, according to his family. Aaron Beck, 37, died by suicide after shooting himself on the same day his son, 18-month-old Anderson, passed … Read more
Onscreen, Gary Sinise captivated his audience when he played the depressed and disabled lieutenant in “Forrest Gump.” But truly, this actor is a happy family man who has been married to the same woman for forty years. Furthermore, he is generous to a fault. Sinise donated his house to a physically challenged man. Gary Sinise … Read more
When a young girl realized that she and her baby brother were in danger, she knew she had to do something. Pushing fear aside and worried for her little sibling’s life, she sprang into action, proving with her selfless act that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Karen Quinn was a mom of five … Read more
A brother and sister were headed back after a family party when they met with an unfortunate accident that left them on the verge of death. Seeing their children in critical condition, the distraught parents began praying. Not long after, something astonishing happened. On July 4, 2010, two Missouri siblings, Cecilia and Joe Detwiler, had … Read more
Actor Martin Sheen and his wife Janet had a happy marriage, despite having no money. But years in, tragedy struck, and Sheen was hospitalized, on the verge of death. Luckily Janet stayed by his side, as she did four decades later when he had open heart surgery. Today the pair remains inseparable, even after six … Read more
When his best friend’s grandmother was ill and bedridden, an 8-year-old boy helped him look after her. Two years later, he was called to the lawyer’s office and froze in tears after getting a heartbreaking final letter and a reward from the late grandma. Never jump to a conclusion about someone because you may never … Read more
Despite wearing worn-out shoes to school, eight-year-old Haley begs her mom to buy new sneakers for her poor classmate who wears tattered ones. The next day, someone unexpectedly pays tribute to her kindness. “What’s that squeaky noise?” Meg asked her eight-year-old daughter, Haley. She looked down at the girl’s shoes and noticed her sneakers’ soles … Read more
There are a lot of people who struggle behind closed doors. Those who seem well adjusted and happy on the outside may have internal struggles brewing that we may have no idea about. Neena Pacholke was a beloved morning news anchor for WAOW. She was known for her infectious smile and happy-go-lucky demeanor. Thus the … Read more
Ashley had lived like an orphan all her life. And on her wedding day, the guests did not hide their dislike for her. But one unexpected guest arrived just in time with a twist… Ashley lay in bed with butterflies in her stomach. She tossed and turned, swinging between sleeping and waking dreams of a … Read more
Susan was kind, but in her brother’s eyes, she was an emotional fool who had sheltered a stranger with a sob story. He mocked her until a lawyer showed up at Susan’s house a few days after the old woman died. Bill and Susan were siblings who lived in two different worlds. Bill was 32, … Read more