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Soldiers say final goodbye to K-9 by covering his body with American flag

Only those who have ever lost a pet they considered family know the pain behind the thought of never having to hold that creature in their arms again.

K-9 Bodza was an 11-year-old German Shepherd loved and respected by the entire community. He served loyally his entire life and was part of a number of missions outside U.S. Bodza was deployed in Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, and Kuwait and worked as a bomb detection dog with the U.S. Air Force.

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Although he was there to protect many members of the military, it was soldier Kyle Smith who created a very close bond with Bodza. The two first met during their deployment in Kyrgyzstan in 2012 and became best of pals.

Speaking to The Dodo, Smith said of his friend: “I loved working with him because he taught me a lot — patience as a young handler, and how to understand that this job isn’t just about you. Bodza was a goofy and gentle dog. We had horse stables directly beside our obedience yard and when [the horses] were out, no obedience was going to be done. He’d run the fence line continuously.”

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Unfortunately, brave Bodza was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy, a disease affecting his spine. That affected his walking and caused him pain with each step he struggled to take.

“His hind limbs lost their use and he could barely stand up anymore, much less walk,” Smith explained. “He couldn’t handle the stress on his body and using the restroom was a task.”

Not wanting to see him suffer any longer, Smith decided it would be for the best if he put Bodza to sleep. The dog died at an El Paso, Texas, clinic.

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A number of soldiers were there to pay their tributes and thank Bodza for everything he had done for them. His body was draped in an American flag as a thank you for serving the country.

The photo of Bodza’s body soon went viral and became a representation of all the hard work by the K-9 dogs who are not afraid to lose their lives in order to protect ours’.

Rest in peace, Bodza. You will be dearly missed.

Judge reduces sentence for pastor who raped his 14-year-old daughter because he is a “man of God”

The case of Amber, an adopted girl who was repeatedly raped by her pastor father left the country in a complete shock. What made everyone even more angry is that the rapist’s sentence, which was recommended to be 71 years behind bars, was reduced to just 12.

The reason for the lenient sentence was that the pastor, 41-year-old David Richards, started studying the Bible with the inmates in jail, according to Judge Steve Sword.

Amber Richard’s ordeal started when she was 14 years old and lasted for two long years. Unlike other child victims of sexual abuse whose identity is not unveiled to the public, brave Amber wanted both her name and her story to be heard.  “I wanted to throw my body away. Not a day goes by that I don’t, in some way, think of what he did to me,” the girl said.

David never confessed of his acts against his adoptive daughter. However, forensics found traces of his semen on the girl’s bed frame. Speaking in court, he said, “I stand before you convicted of crimes I did not commit. I simply believe the system just erred in this case. I’m not sure why I’m here…but I assume it’s for his (God’s) purpose.”

Many of his close friends, including pastor David Thomspon, stood for David. “I find it impossible for me to believe he’s guilty of this. His business needs him. His family needs him. Our church needs him,” Thompson said.

Amber, on the other hand, said that in case David gets out of prison, he will likely commit the crime again. “I firmly believe if given the opportunity, he would victimize another girl,” she added.

USA TODAY Network posted a video after the trial in which Amber reacts of her father’s conviction on nine felony counts, including rape, incest and sexual battery, in Knox County Criminal Court, “I’m just glad that I can finally move on with my life. And I didn’t really do this for me. I did it so it didn’t happen to anybody else. and so nobody else is in the same situation as I am, especially amazing kids. They don’t deserve to go through things like that and if I had to be the one to make sure that it never happens again then I would want to do that.”

Baby speaks his first word at just 2 months old

Most moms and dads are eagerly looking forward to witnessing each and every milestone their bundle of joy reaches. When you think about it, children growing up comes with a number of difficulties but even more reasons for celebrations. The little ones’ first tooth, their first word, the first steps. Well, the list is endless.

However, as most kids start speaking after their turn one, and even later, one very special baby knows how to say the word mom at only two months old.

In case you don’t trust us, you can just take a look at the video of baby Jimmy which his parents took so that they could prove they weren’t the only ones who heard him speak.

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Once the sweet boy said mom, his mom and dad made sure the camera was rolling so that they were certain it wasn’t just something they imagined hearing the first time. Well, Jimmy is ahead of the rest of the babies I know. He will surely grow up into a cute and talkative boy.

The incredibly cute video has been seen over 3.5 million times. Check it out below.

Fox News host Tucker Carlson calls Meghan Markle a “manipulative opportunist”

Among those who slammed Meghan Markle publicly following her interview with Oprah Winfrey is controversial Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

Carlson is convinced that the Duchess of Sussex is only trying to depict herself as the victim, but is in fact a “manipulative opportunist” and a “narcissist.” On his show Tucker Carlson Tonight on Tuesday, he made sure he spoke openly on how he feels regarding Meghan’s words and brought the attention to the story about the argument between Meghan and Kate which apparently took place just before the wedding.

“Here’s this royal person, one of the most famous and fawned over people in the world telling Oprah that she was incredibly wounded because she got into some sort of petty argument about dresses with her sister-in-law at her wedding three years ago. So stop the presses,” the host said before he invoked one of the darkest days in the American history.

“She and her sister-in-law had a tiff about clothes. That’s never happened before. She thinks this is important enough to bring up in a television interview. It was her 9/11. So of course she considers it newsworthy. OK, so she’s a narcissist.”

Speaking to Oprah, Meghan raised her concerns over the Royal family choosing to lie in order to protect other members, “but they weren’t willing to tell the truth to protect me and my husband,” referring to the media headlines that she made Kate cry, when just the opposite happened, according to the former Suit actress. The Palace did not try to correct those writings.

Carlson further explained how he felt Meghan didn’t have the right to feel oppressed after she became part of the Royal family.

“What she’s really saying is that despite her enormous wealth and fame, despite the fact she never has to cook her own dinner or drive her own car ever again as long as she lives … she is, and this is the headline here, she’s actually an oppressed victim. She may look powerful, but she’s powerless.”

Candace Owens says Meghan Markle is a “liar” and a “narcissist” after interview

It doesn’t really come as a surprise that basically everyone wants their opinion regarding the Harry and Meghan interview heard. Described as a bombshell interview seen by millions, the former royals’ words echoed to each and every corner of the world, and while some support them and agree that their life in the Palace did not resemble a fairytall at all, others believe they are only seeking attention and don’t trust the word they said.

Among the latter are Pierce Morgan, who quit his show in the U.K. after openly calling Meghan a liar, and political activist Candace Owens, who believes that “Piers Morgan was all of us when he was dressing down Meghan Markle and calling her out on the blatant lies that she’s told.”

Calling her a liar herself, Owens added: “She [Meghan] can’t even keep her story straight, by the way, if anybody remembers, about three years ago she said in a panel that she does not read newspapers, that she does not check social media because she does not like to read stories about her.”

Further, Owens said Meghan was a “narcissist.” She believes that the former actress felt immense pressure by the media and that was the reason why she decided to say she was at one point thinking of ending her own life.

Owens also spoke of the issue Meghan and Harry brought up regarding Archie’s skin color and said the Duchess couldn’t possibly face racial abuse because “when you look at her, you would not be able to discern just by looking at Meghan Markle that she’s black.”

What are your thoughts on Owens’ accusations of Meghan?

Prince William says “We are not a racist family” after Harry and Meghan interview claims

The interview which shook not only Britain, but the entire world, and is still number one topic, made the wide public divided over who to trust, the former royals, Harry and Meghan, or the Palace.

The shocking revelations triggered the hashtag #AbolishTheMonarchy to be trending all over the social media.

People are wondering what was really going on behind closed doors as Meghan accused the Royals of not being enough supportive, especially when she came forward to them about her suicidal thoughts, which she described as “a very clear and real and frightening, constant thought.”

The bombshell interview revealed that the life in the Palace is not as harmonious as most of us considered it to be, and now that The Sussexes stepped down from their royal duties, for good, they are no longer constrained as to what they can and can’t say about the most famous family in the world.

Right after the couple opened their hearts to Oprah, and spoke of the conversation one of the senior royals had with them as to how dark Archie’s skin might be before he was welcomed into the world, everyone was in anticipation of hearing what the Queen would have to say about the allegations.

Queen Elizabeth II, released a statement in which she wrote: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.” The statement further read that the issue of raise is concerning.

Among the rest, Harry said that his brother, The Duke of Cambridge, and his father, Prince Charles, were trapped. He was trapped as well, but now he was free.

But as no one except for the Queen has commented on the interview, the public has been eager to hear what William and Charles think of Harry’s words. According to Sky News, William, who will one day conceivably be King of England, said: “We are very much not a racist family.” Asked whether he spoke to his brother, he answered: “No, I haven’t spoken to him yet but I will do.”

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Regarding his relationship with his brother and father, Harry told Oprah: “The relationship is space at the moment. And time heals all things, hopefully.”

We honestly hope the brothers will be able to put any arguments aside and will be close as before.

Woman sees homeless man every day: Piece of paper she shared online about him reveals his true identity and brings him to his family

Life is unpredictable and we never know what awaits us around the corner. A man named Raimundo Arrudo Sobrinho knows that best. During the military dictatorship that troubled his country of Brazil in the 1970s, he became homeless and spent long 35 years of his life on the streets. 

Looking dirty, not many people would ever get near him so he was all alone most of his days. His only companions were the papers and his pen. 

This homeless man was a poetry writer and would put his words down, but sadly, no one has ever got to read any of them. 

Luckily, that was all about to change when a very special woman named Shalla came across his path. 

She noticed Raimundo would always write something and her curiosity didn’t leave her at ease until she approached him one day and asked him about his papers. 

After she read his work, she was left stunned but his incredible talent so she decided to do something for him, and her act changed this man’s life forever. 

Shalla knew it would be pity for Raimundo’s poems not to be shared with the world, so she shared them on Facebook along with his life story. 

The post got the attention of many people who said his work was indeed extraordinary. They shared it with their friends and very soon, more than 100,000 people followed the page dedicated to Raimundo and couldn’t wait for more poems to be shared on it. 

It took one woman that recognized one homeless’ man talent for his life to be turned upside down. 

The most incredible thing was that one of the people who stumbled upon Shalla’s Facebook page was Raimundo’s long lost brother. 

He recognized Raimundo under the filthy clothes and the long beard and contacted him. A very touching encounter was about to take place and it touched the hearts of many. 

Raimundo was reunited with his family and was invited to live with them. He finally got to have a place he could call a home. 

The years spent on the streets were now in the past. 

Raimundo’s incredible life story was featured in the documentary “The Conditioned.”

It teaches us that no matter our wealth or looks, we are all humans who need a little love and support to find our place in this world.

Shalla’s simple act of kindness went a long way and made a change that neither she nor Raimundo ever believed was possible. 

Rude woman humiliates veteran for asking for a veteran discount

What I love most about Americans is their love for their country and their respect for the veterans. Sadly, not everyone believes that the people who fought for our freedom should be treated as heroes, and the video below shows just that.

A young veteran orders food at Jollibee, a fast-food restaurant, and asks the person behind the counter whether there is discount for veterans. However, even before he gets an answer, one of the customers comments by saying, “wow, that’s rude.” When he asks the woman what she means by that, she says how veterans believe they should be privileged only because they are part of the military.

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The veteran is shocked to hear that, but still, he responds back in a very calm manner and tries to explain that asking for a discount is not a privilege. On the contrary, privilege is “getting to go home, to go home to your family every night, to go home in a free country because some people give up their privileges so that people like you can have them.” 

He then apologized to the cashier in case she felt offended when he asked for the veteran discount. In the meantime, the rude woman left the place and another customer offered to pay for the veteran’s meal. But that wasn’t needed because the restaurant’s manager stepped in and told the veteran his lunch was on the house.

Our veterans are our heroes and they should never be treated with disrespect.

You can take a look at the video below. It has been seen over 11 million times.

U.S. Marshals help save 31 missing children after month-long operation

Another successful operation during which 31 missing children were located and rescued was carried out by the U.S. Marshals and Homeland Security Investigations in partnership with Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth and Grand Prairie police departments. The “Operation Missing in the Metroplex” had been undergoing for over a month.

According to reports, among those rescued were minors tied to sex trafficking. One 15-year-old girl was recovered at a Dallas home, a 17-year-old girl was recovered from a vehicle, and a 13-year-old girl was recovered from an apartment. Additionally, two girls were recovered from Fort Worth.

Acting United States Marshal Quintella Downs-Bradshaw spoke to ABC 8 News and said: “To observe law enforcement partnerships and community concerns culminate into such a successful recovery outcome is rewarding. Victims should know they are not forgotten, there is hope and a way to return home.”

All the children were provided help and were placed at a safe place. Some have already been returned to their legal guardians.

Dallas Police Department Chief of Police Eddie Garcia described the operation as a small victory. He is aware that a lot more has to be done, but the number of successful operations carried out during the past period show that there is still someone who will never give up on these children who live in fear each and every day.

“We are grateful to be a part of a coalition of extraordinary law enforcement agencies who were dedicated in reuniting these children with their loved ones,” Garcia said. “It is our hope that each of them will be able to put this traumatic experience behind them and move forward to have a happy and productive life.”

We can never thank the U.S. Marshals and everyone involved in the rescue mission enough. You are our heroes. As for the children, we are glad they are finally home, where they belong.

Little girl sings touching song to her cat before he passes

Kids and animals form bonds strong like no other. So when our pets leave this world, the little ones are touched the most.

One family, however, will always be able not only to think of the great times they spent with their cat that passed away, but also to see the bunch of photos that witness of the memorable and fun times they had together.

Bailey was a very special cat who was an important part of the family. Erin Merryn and the rest of the household members included him in every activity, but it was the last one that touched the hearts of many.

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Merryn recalls the time Bailey entered her life. She was still in college and this cat became her best friend the moment she took him in her arms. “I have always said if everyone had a Bailey there would be a lot less people in this world lonely or depressed. I always told people there was a little human inside Bailey.”

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When Merryn welcomed her first bundle of joy, baby Abby, Bailey was there to share the joy with her.

Speaking to Love Meow, Merryn shares how the cat and the baby bonded instantly. She was scared at first because she didn’t know how Bailey would react to the new addition to the family but he was the most caring pet they could ever ask for.

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Abby would play with the cute tabby cat and would read him stories. What was very interesting was that Bailey would show patience and would carefully listen to his human sister.

And when the second baby came into the family’s life, Bailey loved her the way he loved Abby. Merryn felt blessed knowing her girls were around someone who was so very affectionate about them.

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The girls would take their furry brother with them wherever they went. They dressed him, took him to picnics, and pushed him like a baby in a stroller. So it didn’t really came as a surprise when people started calling him “no ordinary cat.”

“He just loved these girls and let them do whatever they wanted to him. It was incredible, ” Merryn told People.

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Sadly, after 14 years, Bailey’s health became poor and he experienced kidney failure. The whole family was devastated and they made sure his last days were filled with the love and the affection he was surrounded with his whole life.

Merryn said how the girls were very sad over the fact their lovely pal would leave this world, but sadly, there was nothing that could be done.

The last video of Bailey and Abby was so touching that it triggered deep emotions and a lot of tears at everyone who witnessed the unconditional love that existed between these best friends.

Abby holds Bailey in her arms and gently sings, “You are my Sunshine.”

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Even after Bailey’s passing people still get to enjoy the photos of him and all the fun he had growing old around his family as Merryn still runs the page “Bailey No Ordinary Cat.”

Realizing that people from all around the world fell in love with the photos, the family published a book.

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Rest in peace sweet Bailey, you were the kind of pet everyone wishes to have in their life.

Queen Elizabeth “saddened” by claims made by Harry and Meghan

Every outlet, every magazine, every TV station and program, not only in the U.S. and U.K., but practically the entire world, is still broadcasting news about Meghan and Harry’s first tell-all interview after stepping down from their royal duties.

Days needed to pass in order for all those shocking revelations to settle and the Royal family to respond to everything that has been said by the Sussexes.

According to both Meghan and Harry, there were conversations about how dark Archie’s skin would be before he was born. This caused many to accuse the Palace of racism, and the wide public was eagerly waiting for the queen’s response to those accusations.

The couple believed they should have their story heard, and boy was it heard by millions. It has been said that Oprah’s Harpo Productions earned millions with the host having the former royals opposite her, and CBS paid between $7-9 millions for the interview rights, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

At one point during the interview, Meghan said: “I don’t know how they could expect, after all of this time, we would still just be silent if there is an active role that the firm is playing in perpetuating falsehoods about us. If that comes with risk of losing things…there’s a lot that’s been lost already.”

Of course, it was just a matter of time when the Palace would respond to the bombshell interview. Queen Elizabeth herself released a statement which read:

“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.

The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.

Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”

It looks like people were expecting more than what the statement read. We are yet to see if other members of the royalty will comment on the interview.

Father experiences heartbreak after he comes across a paper in which his son wrote he had no friends

I don’t think there is a parent out there who doesn’t want their kids to be happy and fulfilled, to have a lot of friends and be satisfied with their life, thus thrive and grow into respected individuals.

A father named Bob Cornelius experienced heartbreak after he learned that his son Christopher was extremely unhappy because he didn’t have any friends. The boy was asked to fill in a questionnaire about himself at school and his answer to the question who his friends were was: NO ONE.

As it turned out, Christopher’s classmates wouldn’t accept him because he had autism.

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Bob knew he had to do something about his son’s problem, so he took to the social media, posted Christopher’s questionnaire, and shared a story about a famous football player who noticed an autistic boy having lunch all by himself while the rest of the tables were full of groups of children, so he sat down with the boy and made him company.

After this, many kids started hanging out with Christopher, who never had a sleepover with a friend, unlike his brothers who always had friends in the house.

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Things turned for the better, but Bob wondered why it took for him to speak up for his son before someone decided he was too just a regular boy who needed friends.He also wrote that these days “children are not taught to embrace and accept the differences of others.”

Despite all that, Bob is happy he helped raise awareness about autism among his son’s classmates.

Abandoned dog gets rescued just before storm hits

Trembling with fear, an abandoned 1-year-old puppy was struggling to find shelter before the storm which was approaching hit. A rescuer at Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac from Serbia was on his way to the shelter’s headquarters when he noticed the sweet animal in need.

He knew he had to act quick and try to get to her before she ran away. It was very obvious that the dog was afraid of humans. It looked as though her heart was broken before, so she was careful and couldn’t trust people easily.

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However, her rescuer was patient and willing to give her as much time as she needed before he approached closer. Shortly after, the dog realized this man was nothing like the cruel owners who dumped her.

The puppy found herself in her rescuer’s vehicle just before the storm hit. She felt happy because she knew she was in safe hands. And she knew right. In one moment, she was homeless, and in the next, she was placed in a foster home, receiving a nice bath and a big bowl of food.

Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia

Her foster mom named her Lucy and cleaned her body from fleas. Lucy could now enjoy the comfy home and play with the rest of the furry residents, the dog named Mini and a cute cat.

We are glad Lucy got a new lease on life and we hope she will soon find her forever home with humans who will love her unconditionally, because that’s the least this beautiful pup deserves.

Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia

You can take a look at the whole story below. It is truly heartwarming.

Police officers spot a woman sitting at a parking lot all by herself- offer her a lift and buy her a ticket home

Most people believe that they should never interfere in other people’s business, even if those people are in trouble or experiencing hardship. But if we don’t step in for one another when we need that the most, won’t the humanity go into the wrong direction?

Deputies Anderson and Arbuckle, with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, shared a heartwarming story about an act of kindness they offered to a complete stranger. Their plan was not to brag, but to remind the community that the police officers from all over the country are serving their citizens with the best of their abilities and are always there to lend a helping hand.

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Namely, as the deputies entered Denny’s to grab a quick lunch, they noticed a young woman sitting at the parking lot all by herself. She had a big suitcase, and it looked to the officers that all of her belongings were packed in that polka dotted traveling bag.

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They could feel something wasn’t right, so they decided to approach and offer the lady to get inside with them. They treated her lunch and then gave her a lift to the Greyhound bus station. On top of that, they bought her the ticket home.

CONCERN FOR OUR COMMUNITY:

Deputies Anderson and Arbuckle had a break for breakfast one recent morning. As they arrived…

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Later, the department shared what happened and wrote that “the two officers actions demonstrate adherence to the Mission, Vision, and Values of our Department, most notably a concern for the community and treating the woman with empathy and respect when she was in a bad situation.”

Canadian sports fans finish singing US anthem after mic stops working

Sports matches between rivals don’t always end up peacefully. The loyal fans who cheer their teams tend to fight and argue over the game, but luckily, that’s not always the case. Some fans respect those who support the other team or national representation, just like the Canadian guys from the video below.

During a match between two teams, one from the U.S. and the other one from Canada, the mic stopped working shortly after the performer started singing the American national. But then, something truly incredible happened. The Canadians continued singing in one voice. It truly was a moment to remember which reminded us how lucky we are to have this country and its people as our neighbors.

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The video of the Toronto Maple Leafs fans stepping in and cherishing our anthem has been seen more than 7.8 million times and it gives us goosebumps every time we watch it. Yes, this is one of those videos that you go back to every now and then.

People couldn’t help by comment, with many of them saying that this was the ultimate form of respect.

“American Veteran here. Our Canadian brothers and sisters are a very kind and loyal people. I will bare arms to protect and defend,” one person wrote. Another added, “I’m an American— I know all the words to “O Canada” and sing it just as loudly as I do my own anthem. ☺️ Thank you, Canada, for being such an awesome neighbor!! ❤️”

This is definitely a must watch. Check the incredibly touching moment in the video below.

Mom praises how flight attendant handled her autistic son

Traveling with young kids can be exhausting and many times troubling because you never know how they would react and whether they will keep quiet or disturb other passengers.

A mom of two named Sonja Redding was flying from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, but one of her kids, Xayvior, who has autism, misbehaved. She couldn’t calm him down, and just as she thought things would become even worse, a flight attendant named Amanda Amburgy, decided to offer help.

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She asked Sonja if she would allow her to take Xayvior in her arms. Sonja agreed and Amanda did wonders. Not only she managed to calm the boy down, but she made him smile too. At the end, she even got a few kisses from sweet Xayvior.

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Sonja posted the experience on Facebook and thanked Amanda for the compassion she showed. “Amanda just showed love and empathy without hesitation, and swooped him up, taking him on a tour of the plane. We need more people like this in the world.”

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People like Amanda make this world a bit more beautiful!

Elderly lady breaks dishes at a store, the manager’s reaction is heartwarming

This story was shared online by a woman named Joan McCartney for the purpose of inspiring people to do kindness and step in for those in need.

While she was at the grocery store, she heard a loud crash. As she went to see what happened, Joan noticed an elderly lady kneeling on the floor, picking up the pieces of the dishes she accidentally broke. However, what Joan found really shocking was that no one of the customers tried helping the lady. They were just looking at her and waited to see what would happen, except for Joan.

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The lady’s husband was also standing next to his wife and could be heard saying: “Now we’ll have to pay for all of them.”

But then, something very beautiful happened. The store’s manager noticed the lady and told her not to worry about the dishes she broke. He assured her that the store’s insurance would cover it. He then saw that her hand was bleeding and told her to go to the hospital instead of picking up the pieces.

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Along with the story, Joan wrote: “Collect the pieces of your broken heart from all the blows life has thrown at you. God will heal all your wounds, and I assure you that your sins and mistakes will be forgiven.”

What a beautiful message.

Mother who ran over and killed her 6-year-old son says she was forced to get rid her kids

Shocking details about the death of the 6-year-old boy James Robert Hutchinson who was reported missing but was later found dead emerged. His mother, 29-year-old Brittany Gosney, went to the police to report that her son was nowhere to be found, but confessed to murdering him a few days later. The police were certain there was more to the story and managed to force her confess to the horrific crime she had committed.

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Apparently, Brittany was pressured to get rid of her kids by her 42-year-old boyfriend James Russell Hamilton. According to an investigation report, the cruel mother planned on abandoning her three kids at the Preble County wildlife area, but little Hutchinson tried getting inside the car, and it was then that his mother ran over him.

“Brittany slammed the gas trying to leave the kids and drug [sic] Hutchinson possibly running him over. Brittany turned the vehicle around to check on Hutchinson and he was dead. Brittany then loaded the 2 live children and Hutchinson back into the vehicle and returned to her and Hamilton’s residence,” according to The Daily Beast.

The boy’s siblings witnessed their brother being killed.

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In the morning of February 28, a day after the murder took place, Brittany and her boyfriend “drove the Dodge Caravan to the bridge that goes over the Ohio River and threw Hutchinson’s body into the water below,” according to the sheriff’s report. She reported her son missing that same day.

Brittany has been charged with murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence. Her bail has been set for $1 million. Her boyfriend has been charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence, with a bail set at $105,000.

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Brittany’s two other children have been placed in foster care.

We hope the justice for the sweet boy will be served.

4-year-old Irish dancer takes the dance floor and performs to perfection

Modern times impose modern styles in dancing, music, and art in general. But it always warms my heart when I see parents teaching their little ones about the traditional forms of different types of art. Because it’s the tradition which made us who we are today, right?

Little Oscar was just four years old when he took the stage of a dancing competition and made everyone go “aww.” He tapped to the rhythm of the traditional Irish music and stole everyone’s heart. How could such a wee boy perfect this style to this extent, people wondered. With a hard work, we guess, but also with an innate talent.

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Not only he mastered his routine to magnificence, but he added some unique twists and spins which made the whole thing even better to watch.

People couldn’t help but comment on Oscar’s video. One person wrote, “This made me really cry! He’s so beautiful, I completely lost it!” while another added, “When a 4 year old is a better dance than you will ever be.”

Oscar’s routine was described as amazing, unique, awesome and inspiring.

Check out the video of him performing below. His understanding of timing and rhythm is truly mesmerizing!

Two police horses crash socially-distant outdoor salsa class and stun everyone with their moves

Who doesn’t love watching and practicing some good dancing? Moving your body in the rhythm of the music can feel liberating. But guess what? This isn’t only true for humans, but animals as well. And now, if you think you’ve seen some great animal dancers before, wait until you see these two horses joining in a salsa dance class.

Posted by Fiek Vdh on Thursday, 28 May 2020

The video that is making people from all over the world laugh was taken in The Hague, The Netherlands while dance instructor Fiek Vanderharst was having a demo lesson at the Zuiderpark park with the students.

Among the rest of the onlookers who found the dancing fun and enjoyable to watch were two officers on horseback who were patrolling the area at the time.

“Last night I did a salsa lesson in the Zuiderpark The Hague,” Vanderharst wrote on Facebook. “Two police officers on horse came by and decided to join a dance! Great and what an enthusiasm.”

Posted by Fiek Vdh on Thursday, 28 May 2020

Believe it or not, the officers, but especially the horses, loved the music and soon danced together with the group.

The cute video was taken by one of the bystanders, Bob Bogaard, and turned into a huge Internet hit. Of course, this doesn’t really come as a surprise because we don’t get to see horses practicing salsa every day, or ever.

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The video was later shared on Vanderharst’s page and on the Dutch journalist Martijn Mastenbroek’s Twitter account and ended up on Reddit.

Some of the people who have seen it weren’t really fond of the officers having fun around, especially with all the protest against police brutality taking place all over the States and other countries, but not all officers are the same, right?

One user explained how the horses got into the rhythm so well writing, “These horses are dressage horses! They’re trained to do this, and probably think this is a blast….my old trainer helped start Dutch police horses, and they start them (according to her) in dressage. The basics, like leg yields, backing up, etc.” So it looks like not any random horse can pull such moves after all.

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Vanderharst enjoyed the attention and was glad millions of people have seen and loved her video. She took to Facebook to thank everyone, writing, “One week ago I posted a video of me and my friends to which we danced salsa, with company of two police officers on horseback. A special and unique situation, which especially gave and radiated lots of fun. A positive vibe, in this (still) weird time. I asked y’all to share the video and this was done massively. Now we are one week further and the video has continued all of Europe and even out there like America. Multiple media platforms were interested in this video. Bizarre and incredibly amazing. I want to thank you for sharing, because of you this video went viral. Without you, this wouldn’t be possible!”

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The video of these dancing horses is something you don’t want to miss. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.

Meghan Markle and Harry claim they married three days before the Royal Wedding millions witnessed

Some support them, other call them attention seekers, but no matter how you feel about them, chances are you do have an opinion about everything that is going on with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

During their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Sussex Royals revealed many shocking details that preceded and followed their stepping down from the royal duties. Initially, their plan was to split their time between U.K. and U.S. but shortly after, they announced they wanted to be financially independent.

U.K. media, as well as many influential international magazines, have slammed their decision to split from the royal family, but both Harry and Meghan believed it was the best thing to do when it came to their family. During the recent interview that caused a stir on the social media, Harry once again defended their decision to move from Britain because he didn’t want “history repeating itself,” referring to his late mother.

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At the time of making and announcing their decision to leave the royal life behind, the Queen released a statement which read: “Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family.”

“My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family,” she continued. “Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family.”

During the past period, Harry and Meghan didn’t speak of their private life much, neither they tried justifying any of their decisions, but once they confirmed in February of this year that they are not getting back to their royal duties, they felt free to give an interview.

Among the rest, Meghan said how she and Harry married three days prior to their royal wedding which was broadcasted and watched by millions of people.

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“You know, three days before our wedding, we got married,” Markle told Oprah. “No one knows that. But we called the archbishop, and we just said, ‘Look, this spectacle is for the world, but we want our union between us.’”

“The vows that we have framed in our room are just the two of us in our backyard with the archbishop of Canterbury.”

Harry commented on his wife’s revelation, saying: “Just the three of us.”

Many accused the couple of lying, as according to the law, there have to be witnesses for the marriage to take place. But as it turns out, they didn’t really get married prior to the ceremony the world witnessed, they only exchanged their vows. That is the best explanation the public came to after the interview.

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Among the rest, the couple revealed how there were conversations at the Palace about how dark the skin of their baby would be, thus “bringing out” the question about racism in the Royal family.

What are your thoughts on Harry and Meghan’s interview?

Marine veteran who lost a leg and an eye receives new adapted home from Gary Sinise Foundation

They say actions speak louder than words, so judging from the huge number of deeds of kindness he is doing for people in need, especially injured veterans, actor Gary Sinise is definitely on the top of the list of people who are making a change and help move this world forward.

Since he has started the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Forrest Gump star helped build over 70 small adapted homes for veterans.

The description of his foundation says: “At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.”

Josue Barron is one of the Marines who received an adapted home. Barron, who is now a father of three, joined the Marine Corps when he was only 17 years old.

Speaking to ABC7 News, this brave young man said: “I didn’t have a dad, so the Marine Corps became my father. There was discipline, so I feel like it became that role model that I needed to become who I wanted to become.”

He was passionate about his job and was proud of serving his country and his people, but then, a tragedy took place. During his deployment in Afghanistan, an IED exploded and Barron lost his left leg and his left eye.

“I knew exactly what I was getting myself into. I knew what I wanted. One thing I didn’t know was, I didn’t expect to lose a limb,” he told ABC 7.

Walking with a prosthetic leg is causing Barron pain. He is always looking forward to sit in his wheelchair and relax after a day out.

He says that his wife and his mother, two strong women he can always count on, help him every step of the way. And now, Sinise is stepping in by giving Barron a home.

The veteran got a call from the actor himself when he was delivered the news.

Elizabeth Fields, CEO of the Gary Sinise Foundation said: “Living in a house that is not accessible to you, you’re challenged every single day to do the daily activities that normal people do.

“Just being able to roll into the shower without jumping any obstacles, to be able to come home and have the whole house accessible to my wheelchair and me, it’s definitely going to change my life.”

“They’re a lovely family, so deserving, he protected our freedom, and this is our way to say thank you.” 

We can never thank Gary Sinise enough for everything he is doing for our veterans. As for Barron and his family, we are very glad they were chosen to get the new adapted home they needed so much. 

Take a look at the video below to learn more of Barron and the Gary Sinise Foundation. 

Dancing couple’s smooth as silk performance dazzles judges

They say dancing is the closest thing to magic, and seeing this couple practicing their shag dance routine makes us even more certain this saying is true. 

This particular style is vibrant and requires the highest level of coordination between the partners. It does take a lot of hours of practice and commitment, but the final results are always beyond mesmerizing. 

The shag dance originated in South Carolina during the 1940’s and its popularity has only been growing with the years. What is interesting about it is that the dancers seem to be doing it with such ease that it’s hard to look away. Dancing or floating above the dance floor? Well, it’s sometimes hard to say. 

In the past, shag dance was mainly practiced in clubs, but nowadays, there are plenty of competitions involving this unique style. One of the most popular is the Grand National Pro Am Division Competition.

The names of Myers Varn Floyd and Caleb Brown are very popular among the lovers of shag dance. It’s safe to say that this dancing couple is one of the best out there and their routines take audiences’ breath away.  

In order to be in perfect shape when dancing, Myers Varn Floyd is a part of a cheer-leading group as well. 

She can be seen on the field when the Carolina Panthers play. It’s obvious she enjoys this role as much as she enjoys hitting the dance floor. 

Myers and Celeb have what it takes to win both national competitions and the hearts of everyone who sees them going a bundle on shag dancing. 

Their chemistry is undeniable and their lightning fast moves make the experience of watching them perform one of a kind. 

Shag dancing is versatile, and these two make sure they include each of the movements that add a signature touch to it, slides, swings, twirls, and some fancy footwork. 

One partner twirling the other seem to be the most exiting move of all. And although in the past this style only let men do it, in the time of equality, women do it too. Their double twirl during which they spin in opposite directions while holding hands is the cherry on top of the incredible routine. 

The video of this couple’s shag dance performed at the national competition has been seen by more than 2 million people who couldn’t help but share their thoughts on this routine with one of them saying, “Great stuff and makes you feel so good and happy as you tap your feet to the beat.”

Make sure you don’t miss this ‘smooth as silk’ performance. We couldn’t take our eyes off of these two. 

Shy teen wins school talent show dancing on “Billy Jean”

High school talent shows are a perfect way for many kids to show off their skills. Although they may feel a bit shy performing in front of the whole school, it’s still one of the best ways to become famous among the peers. 

Brett Nichols is a young boy who stunned his classmates, his teachers, and the rest of the people who got to see him rock the stage by dancing to late Michael Jackson’s song “Billy Jean.” It’s crazy how a teenager can recreate the iconic moves so true. Brett, as “The King of Pop” himself, defies gravity. 

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The impressive choreography makes the crowd go frenzy over the incredible dance moves. They can’t stop cheering as young Brett takes the stage. The way he is dressed, the black suit, a black hat, white shirt and white socks, makes the whole performance even stronger. This young man dances to the beat of the music and embodies Michael Jackson.  

It’s very stunning how he does the routine with such ease, and looks as though he’s not touching the floor, but flies. People will assume he’s done this a million times before. That’s how great he is. 

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The video of Brett’s crazy dancing skills has been viewed by millions of people who agree that the moonwalk he breaks out into is not something we see every day. It doesn’t only take talent to nail those moves, but courage as well. 

Needless to say, Brett won the first place and got himself a bunch of followers and fans. He’s definitely going to be the most famous guy at school.  

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This initial performance at Pitman High School in Turlock, California, allowed Brett to continue sharing his talent when he made an appearance on NBC, CNN and ABC News’ The View. He has also traveled with Michael Jackson cover bands.

It’s really touching how Michael Jackson’s presence could be felt because of his songs and people like Brett who find inspiration in his work even though he is not physically present among us. 

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This young boy will definitely leave you in awe as you see his mind-boggling performance in the video below. Pulling off such moves requires out-of-this-world dancing talent. 

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