Young people are often criticized by the society for being careless. However, many youngsters are doing all in their power to fight against this belief and tend to show the world that despite their age, they can be valuable part of the place where they live.
A group of students from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School are doing something truly incredible for those who sacrificed their lives for the well-being of the country, the veterans who put their personal desires and dreams on hold in order to be part of the military and keep America safe.
The sad thing about many of these brave people is that they have a hard time getting used to the life back home after their service is over. Some suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and others struggle to find a normal job and even end up homeless.
When they pass away, many have no one to even carry their caskets or organize their funerals. That’s when the Detroit students come into the picture. These incredibly caring young people serve as pallbearers at funeral services for the homeless under a service project at their school.
That is a truly nice way to pay the real-life heroes the tribute they deserve for everything they did for the country.
Take a look at the whole story in the video below and share it with your family and friends because these young men deserve all the praise.
Who doesn’t remember dear Aunt Bee who was well known for her incredible cooking skills and delicious home-made meals everyone in the fictional town of Mayberry loved? Portrayed by incredible actress Frances Bavier, Aunt Bee, the aunt of sheriff Andy Taylor played by Andy Griffith became a symbol of home and security, and the show, The Andy Griffith Show, promoted the strict, moral code of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Contrary to the character she played in the famous series, Bavier was described by her colleagues as somewhat rude and as someone who didn’t like the language used behind the scenes and the jokes made by the rest of the acting crew. Some even say that she hated the role of the famous aunt which earned her an Emmy Award because it lead for her to lose her identity and made her feel like she was trapped in the character.
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In an interview with Bill Ballard, Baviar was reported saying, “It is very difficult for an actress … to create a role and to be so identified that you as a person no longer exist and all the recognition you get is for a part that is created on the screen.”
Despite this, she also confessed that she was flattered when people recognized her from the show.
Back in 1961, she told The Charlotte News, “Whenever I feel lonely out here, I just go out shopping in a supermarket. Somebody will always look at me, smile and say, ‘Why hello, you’re Aunt Bee.”
“[She] was a rather remote lady. Highly professional and a fine comedienne, fine actress with very individual character. She was rather self-contained and was not part of the general hi-jinks that centered upon Andy on the set,” producer Sheldon Leonard said in The Andy Griffith Show Book.
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Bavier didn’t always know that she wanted to become an actress.
In fact, she dreamed of becoming a teacher one day so she enrolled at the Columbia University. However, not long after that, she realized that she was very bad there and that teaching wasn’t her calling. Instead, she enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, according to The Charlotte News. She graduated in 1925 and was part of the Broadway production of ”On Borrowed Time.” Bavier had her television debut after the war was over in the crime drama series “Racket Squad” which aired in 1952.
She didn’t speak of her private life a lot but there were speculations that she was married from 1928 to 1933 to a military man named Russel Carpenter.
Although no one can confirm this to be true, according to CloserWeekly, Bavier did speak of her marriage in a 1964 interview with the Star-Gazette of Elmira, New York. “I married a man who was charming in every way, except that, being non-professional, he had little patience with my dedication to acting. I wanted to be both wife and actress, but learned quickly that this is impossible, at least in my specific case. To paraphrase Shakespeare, it was not that I loved him less, but I loved acting more. I know that many psychologists, particularly women psychologists, hold that a woman can have both a home and a career. But that is generally not the husband’s point of view and I sympathize entirely with the man who wants his wife to be completely devoted to him and their children,” she was reported to had said.
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Bravier, who was born in Manhattan, New York, in 1902, found it a bit hard to settle down in the small and quiet town of Siler City, North Carolina. She believed her neighbors described her as “a 70-year-old lady that probably wants to be alone and they’re having a problem with trying to be friendly and show their friendliness, and at the same time not intrude. That makes it very difficult for them. Living here has been a difficult adjustment for me. I have a great deal to learn from Siler City and North Carolina. It’s an entirely different and new way of life.”
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Bravier passed away in 1989, just eight days before her 87th birthday. Four months before her death, she called Andy Griffith and “apologized for being difficult on the set of the show,” the actor said in an interview with Larry King Live in 1998.
Barvier left her money to the local police community and her estate was donated to a hospital foundation and that speaks of her heart of gold.
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She will always be remembered as someone who made our days fun with her impressive acting skills and the iconic role of Aunt Bee.
The mission under which “Operation Not Forgotten” and “Operation Safety Net”took place, during which U.S. Marshals rescued 40 and 25 children respectively, already or potential victims of sex trafficking, in Georgia and Ohio, continued with “Operation Triple Beam” in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Like the first two, this operation was a huge success as 262 suspects have been arrested and five children have been rescued.
Johnny Kuhlman, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Oklahoma, said: “Operation Triple Beam OKC was a targeted enforcement initiative by the Marshals and their partners to address violent crime in and around Oklahoma City.
“Our primary goal with operations like OTB is to make communities safer. When we arrest these violent fugitives, we are also removing guns and narcotics from our streets. We believe these efforts have an immediate, positive impact on the communities we serve.”
141 of the suspects were confirmed gang members.
Similar operations are currently undergoing in other cities and countries across the state as brave U.S. Marshals fight against the crime and save innocent children, victims of sex trafficking, from the hands of the gangs and the criminals.
Speaking of the last month’s operation, the U.S. Marshals Service said in a statement, “When we track down fugitives, it’s a good feeling to know that we’re putting the bad guy behind bars. But that sense of accomplishment is nothing compared to finding a missing child.”
A 60-day U.S. Marshals operation to reduce violent gang crime in Oklahoma City resulted in 262 arrests – including six people wanted for homicide – and the rescue of five missing children: https://t.co/leNPRZxUGG
“It’s hard to put into words what we feel when we rescue a missing child, but I can tell you that this operation has impacted every single one of us out here. We are working to protect them and get them the help they need.”
The U.S. Marshals are working around the clock and we are very thankful for everything they do for all those missing children who live in fear for their life and safety every single day. These brave people and their successful missions are a ray of sunshine for the American citizens during these hard days for the entire world.
The El Dorado fire that erupted on 5th of September near Oak Glen and west Yucaipa in San Bernardino County during a gender reveal party has burned 22,500 acres in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. As of Monday, around 60% had been contained, but it still threatens thousands of homes and many areas are under evacuation orders.
The video of the gender reveal party revealed the cause was a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device. The people organizing the party have been identified and are reported to be cooperating with the fire investigators. If a case is opened, the person who ignited the pyrotechnic would be the person charged, according to CalFire investigator Capt. Bennet Milloy.
A firefighter has been killed in California’s El Dorado Fire, which has scorched more than 19,000 acres since it was sparked by a gender reveal party over Labor Day weekend https://t.co/Tb8lURGEAJ
Sadly, one firefighter lost his life and thirteen were injured. The firefighter has been identified as Charles Morton, 39. He was a Big Bear Interagency Hotshot squad boss who had been with the Forest Service for 14 years.
Morton was respected by many and left behind a wife, daughter, his parents, and two brothers.
“Charlie was a well-respected leader who was always there for his squad and his crew at the toughest times,” Vicki Christiansen, U.S. Forest Service chief, said in a statement.
“Our hearts go out to Charlie’s loved ones, co-workers, friends and the Big Bear Hotshots. We will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”
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“He’s loved and will be missed,” his family said in a statement provided by the Forest Service. “May he rest easy in heaven with his baby boy.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with the funeral expenses. “Charlie was a selfless man and he gave so much to his family, friends, and community,” the page read. “Charlie had big dreams and we would like to continue to fulfill those dreams for him.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morton family and all the firefighters who are putting their lives on the line.
The life of 16-year-old Neo Hobbs was changed forever after a bully hurt him so badly that he ended up in coma.
Neo was having a hard time coping with the bullying he endured at school and he even told his mother about it, but the school took things lightly and didn’t do anything to prevent the incident.
Sandra, Neo’s mother, recalls how she told Neo to ignore the bully’s harsh words to what her son responded, “I am, mom. The best I can.” He was scared to reveal the bully’s name because he believed it would make things even worse than they already were.
One day, Sandra got a call from Neo’s school and was told how he was injured and taken to hospital. “All I know is, he was hit,” she told Fox 13 News speaking of the day Neo was beaten violently.
Neo experienced severe trauma on the skull and internal bleeding. He had a brain surgery and spent 12 days in coma in the ICU at Primary Children’s Hospital before being moved to the trauma unit. Today, “he has to have a lot of physical therapy. He has to learn how to walk, talk, brush his teeth, and feed himself. He has to learn all that over again,” his devastated mother said.
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The family is angry at the school for trying to cover up the incident.
The Elko High School’s district superintendent tries to present the incident as a confrontation between the students. They refuse to admit that Neo was a victim of bullying and say he “just fell from the punch.” However, the impact and the injuries say otherwise. Doctors are convinced Neo was hit with a heavy object. “You send them to school, and you shouldn’t have to worry about your kids going to school. Especially about something like this,” Sandra said.
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Neo’s aunt started a GoFundMe page to help the family with the hospital bills and Neo’s recovery which would take a lot of time and money.
We hope no other kid will ever have to go through what Neo and his family did. Bullying is a serious problem that not many schools take as such.
Currently, authorities are looking into the matter. Hopefully, the boy responsible for Neo’s suffering would be punished for what he did.
When we lose someone we love, our heart breaks into a million pieces and part of it stays forever with the person who is no longer around us. Many times, we can’t even find the right words to express our sadness, as the pain is often unbearable.
A cute 7-year-old girl named Kaitlyn Maher lost her loving grandfather in a tragic accident in 2011. The girl was devastated, but still gather the strength to pay him a tribute in a way that melted millions of hearts.
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Kaitlyn gave grandpa a eulogy and sang “There Will Be a Day” at his funeral. She knew she had to say goodbye in a way her grandpa would love. Her singing is enchanting and brings tears at everyone who listens to her paying respect. Even though she is young, she understands that he’s in Heaven now and dancing with the angels.
People thanked her for reminding them of the love God has for all of us. One person wrote, “All l can say is Wow out of the mouth of babes. What a beautiful understanding of God’s love she has. Her Grandfather would be so proud of her and he has touched her life and many. l had to hear her prayer to remind myself of God’s love to me. Thank you Kaitlyn!” Another added, “Amazing child. For a 7-year-old she is really gifted with wisdom coming from Above.”
This sweet girl is a talented singer and has many fans who enjoy her mesmerizing voice. Listen to her singing in the video below. Amazing indeed!
Letting your kids grow up around a pet is the best thing you can ever do for them. Cats and dogs teach young children how to be responsible from early age and make awesome friends.
A 6-year-old boy named Xander Mellor from Springfield, Illinois, has always wanted a puppy as a companion, so he made his mission to save enough money to buy the much wanted friend. His mom said how he would wait for her to get home each day and ask for her spare change to put in his saving jar for nearly 18 months.
Xander even stopped buying sweets in order to save the money as fast as he could.
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But then, his grandparents learned what he was up to and just how much he wanted a puppy, so they decided to make his wish come true.
One day, they arrived at Xander’s house and the moment he saw them he rushed outside to greet them with hugs and kisses. His grandma then told him that they had a gift for him and asked him to close his eyes and stretch his hands. Little did Xander know that he was about to embrace the cutest little pup out there.
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When he saw what his grandparents’ gift to him was, sweet Xander started shedding tears of joy. He couldn’t stop thanking them for making him the happiest boy. Everyone who has seen the video below commented how it was one of the best things ever.
We know Xander and his furry-pal will have great time together in the days and years to come.
Some people work a lifetime in order to afford a home they can call their own. So how did a 19-year-old from Australia managed to buy a house working at McDonald’s? This is the inspiring story of Madison Pickering.
This young lady has always dreamed of purchasing her own place, and now that she did, no one believes her she saved the money all by herself and didn’t take a cent from her mom and dad. Not only her friends and people from her surrounding thought she was crazy when she said she wanted to buy a house, but the real estate agents and bank managers too, so her first attempt to get finance approval failed. That, however, didn’t stop Madison from working even harder and trying again.
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According to her, she started working at McDonald’s the moment she turned 14 and saved every penny that she could. After finishing high school a year early, she was accepted into university, but she decided to accept a full-time job as an online media manager in order to save more money and made her wish of becoming a homeowner true.
Eventually, Madison could turn to the bank again and was offered a loan for a $300,000 house and land package.
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So how did she do it? Well, having saved up $30,000 on her own, this bright lady got some help from the government as well. She says she was eligible for Queensland’s $15,000 first homeowners grant, and additional $25,000 from the federal government who are offering this sum of money in order to boost the construction sector during the pandemic.
“I had enough for a deposit, and that’s all that matters. And I think younger people who are watching and wanting to do what I’ve done need to understand, you don’t need to have the final price. You just need to have really good deposit,” Madison told Channel Nine’s A Current Affair program.
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At the moment, Madison’s house is under construction and is located in Logan’s Pebble Creek Estate, 50km south of Brisbane. We hope she will get to enjoy it and furnish it the way she likes very soon.
