A mother’s arms can have a long reach!

Here’s a beautiful, true story.  We originally posted this story, Against the Odds, in November of 2005.  It is from the Chicken Soup for the Veteran’s Soul.  This YouTube video adds a postscript to the story.  Take a few minutes to watch Gary Sinise give veteran Elgin Staples a memento of his service.

Click here to watch the video!


Loyal Subscribers!  We need some help.  The purpose of our “Heart” section is to publish stories of the experiences, contributions and sacrifices of our military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard) and public service personnel (police officers, fire fighters, EMS, merchant marines and others in the public sector) as well as stories of their families.  Please search your memory and computer for a few and send them to Bill (CPT Otis) O’Quin at boquin@ix.netcom.com for possible publication.  Thanks!


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U.S. Department of Defense: Military Defense News.

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