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10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:23:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

Homecoming Queen Kicks Game Winning Field Goal [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:50:05 +0000

Some girls dream of being crowned the homecoming queen at their high school. All football players dream of making the winning score in a game. For Pickney, Michigan, high school student, Brianna Amat both dreams came true. Brianna was a soccer standout at the school and wanted to give football a try. She earned a [...]

Mariah Slick, a Student With Down Syndrome, Crowned Homecoming Queen in Moving Ceremony [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:51:36 +0000

Mariah Slick, a high school senior from Texas who was born with Down Syndrome, was crowed homecoming queen by her peers in a touching public ceremony. A favorite among the student body of Azle High School in Azle, TX., Slick was one of four students nominated for homecoming queen. The senior relentlessly cheers for her classmates [...]

Eight Heartwarming Videos of Soldiers' Surprise Homecomings

Lite 98.7 — Sun, 29 May 2011 17:02:16 +0000

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home.

In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty unannounced. You'll really want to grab a box of tissues before watching.