Earlier we told you about the hundreds of individuals that turned out today for the funeral of a recently-passed World War II war veteran who left behind no close family. While that story occurred across the pond in the United Kingdom — where it was Remembrance Day today — it strikes the perfect appreciative tone for which the day we honor our veterans is known. “Faith in humanity restored,” indeed.
Here are five other stories from this Veterans Day sure to put a smile on your face.
“Military dad shocks son at school,” via CNN
Military families often have to endure the strain of being apart during times of active duty service, making stories like this one all the more special. This eighth-grade student thought he was participating in a routine awards program when he received the day’s best and most unexpected prize.
“Homeless Veteran Timelapse Transformation,” via YouTube
This video, now at 11 million views, will almost certainly have 11 million more soon. Multiple groups joined together to provide a homeless a vet a makeover, and it was documented in a most incredible fashion. “The homeless are people we ignore every day,” Rob Bliss, a viral video-maker, told TheBlaze. “If I can only get people to look at any homeless person on the street and see the mirror image of them — the image of someone who would look socially acceptable — realize that potential, that ‘what if,’ and root for their success.”
Three more worth your reading attention:
“His fib thrust 14-year-old into line of fire in Pacific,” via the Orlando Sentinel
“Vet finds Purple Heart at flea market, vows to find rightful owner,” via The Arizona Republic
“When wounded soldier couldn’t get around his house students decided to build him a better one,” via the Associated Press
And to play us out, a Veterans Day message from former President George W. Bush.
