American Spirit
197 pieces tagged “American Spirit”, newest first.
Actor Gary Sinise Celebrates 25 Years of Veterans Advocacy
"[He] played a role and then adopted it as part of [his] personal life."
Boy Donates All $15k in Winnings to Children's Hospital
The seventh grader's school is calling him a hero for his selfless generosity.
Farmers Harvest Crop for Neighbor Battling Cancer
Larry Yockey's neighbors completed three weeks worth of harvesting in just six hours.
Eleven Brothers, 158 Years of U.S. Military Service
They would prefer to hear "Thank you for helping to keep this country free" rather than "Thank you for your service."
Profiles of Valor: COL Roy Knight Jr. (USAF)
The Vietnam-era soldier finally came home on Thursday after his remains were discovered in February.
Mom Buys 1,500 Pairs of Payless Shoes for Kids in Need
What started as a joke turned into an idea for helping a whole lot of children.
Man Used Secret Fortune to Send 33 Strangers to College
"He wanted to help kids that were like him ... have an opportunity to go to college."
Group of Strangers Saves Man in Flipped Truck
Miraculously, the driver sustained no injuries, and he was thankful for the Good Samaritans.
Navy SEAL Fixes American Flag Barely Hanging on Pole
"This country continues to have great men and women willing to step up to do what is right."
Businessman Gives Motorized Wheelchairs to 580 People
"These chairs offer a way for people to live an independent life."
Church Pays Off Millions in Medical Debt for 6,500 Families
"To show that the love of Jesus changes lives and to impact the life of One More Child."
Boy Raises Nearly $90k for Bulletproof Vests for Police Dogs
"He hopes to provide as many vests as he can to K9 officers and that one day they will all have one."
Young Man Makes Flags for America's Fallen Soldiers
"Personally, this is not a job. To me this is a career," says Alexander, who greatly admires vets.
More Than 1,000 Seek to Adopt 'Miracle' Newborn
After a baby was found dumped in a plastic bag in Georgia, pro-lifers are living their beliefs.
'Good Cemeterian' Restores Vets' Gravestones
Andrew Lumish has spent years quietly refurbishing time-worn tombstones in the Tampa area.
Police Officers Lionize Graduate's Late Father
"A total of 18 officers came to his party. ... The officers didn't come empty-handed either."
Utah Veteran Turning 101 Gets 5,000 Birthday Cards
"Frey said he had not expected to ever get so many cards." Happy Birthday!
Cop Talks Suicidal Man Off Bridge With Hug
The officer calmed the man by offering his name and a hug. He saved a life.
Profiles of Valor: SSG David Bellavia (USA)
He became the first living Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the war in Iraq.
Teens Rescue Elderly Neighbor From Burning Home
Four teenage boys were in a nearby home when they noticed the smell of smoke.