Senior Chief Petty Officer Scott Dayton was the first U.S. service member killed in Syria. He left behind a wife and two children and while they continue to grieve, they have decided to give back in Scott's honor.
Together, Kristin Dayton and her children traveled to Houston to help rebuild a home devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Along with other Gold Star families who lost loved ones serving in the military, they are working to give this homeowner a better life.
These amazing families know what it's like to lose something precious and they hope that their efforts to rebuild this home will bring a light to someone else. One of the most touching moments during this build is when all of the families write a note to their lost loved ones on the wall of the new home.
Even though these notes will be covered in drywall, the memory and the legacies of their family members will continue to live on in the new home. What an amazing way to give back!
Mike Bushell is a sports reporter for the BBC. Recently, he was taping a live broadcast for BBC Breakfast where he was interviewing England Commonwealth Games swimmers Sarah Vasey, Adam Peaty, Siobhan-Marie O’Connor, Ben Proud and James Guy.
The swimmers were seated on the edge of a small pool and Mike was going to get in the water and interview them. Everything was going great until Mike stepped in the pool and didn't realize that there was a small drop-off. He went to walk towards one of the swimmers and plunged into the water on live television. The young swimmers immediately started laughing and Mike just had to join in.
Thankfully, he was already in his swimsuit and no equipment was damaged but this sure did make for some great TV. I always love watching news anchor bloopers and this pool plunge definitely had me rolling with laughter. Has anything like this ever happened on your local news station?
Katie the Great Dane passed away recently. Katie's best friend Max, also a Great Dane, has taken the news especially hard. He doesn't quite understand that his friend, Katie, will not be coming back.
It's heartbreaking to see Max just waiting by the door hoping to see Katie barrel through at any time. There is truly a special relationship between animals, especially ones that have grown up together. This is so apparent in the bond between Katie and Max. He just sits on his pillow staring out the window and it's such an emotional moment.
It's never easy when we lose a loved one and that goes for our fur babies too. I know Max is getting a lot of love from his human parents and even though Katie has crossed the rainbow bridge, her memory will live on.
US Air Force Sergeant Josh has been serving overseas for seven months. When he found out when he was due to arrive home, he teamed up with his wife to arrange a special homecoming surprise for his family.
First, he decided to surprise his 8-year-old son Jayden, who has Cerebral Palsy. He went to his school and the two had to hold back their tears after a long, emotional embrace.
Then, he went on to his other two kids who were equally as excited. Sergeant Josh continued his surprise reunions by seeing his his mom, two brothers, his cousin and his cousin’s wife. But the best reaction had to come from his dad who literally jumped into his son's arm out of excitement.
I know everyone is so happy to have their family member home. What a great way to welcome him back!
A lot of people think that when you get older, you have less fun. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Staying active and enjoying life can give you even more energy than you had in your youth. That's exactly what this couple feels like when they dance across the floor.
Just watch as the step onto the stage and give the most amazing and energetic performance. It's full of twists, turns and spins and they're moving so fast that I can barely keep up. The entire crowd is clapping along and you can tell that this couple is having the time of their lives.
I just love that they are showing that age is just a number. Don't let getting older slow you down. Some of your best years are ahead of you. Who else agrees?
Ruby wasn't even a year old before she had been returned to the animal shelter 5 times. Ruby was said to have aggressive behavior and was unmanageable. Ultimately, this dog was labeled as unadoptable and was set to be put down. That's when dog trainer Patricia Inman and the Rhode Island State Police.
Patricia worked with Ruby and knew she would probably be too much for most families but not for the police department. They paired this dog up with Trooper Daniel O’Neil and he worked with her for four months straight and saw a complete change in the pup.
That's when a call came in that Glocester police had searched 24 hours for a missing teen and they needed help. O'Neil and Ruby decided to pitch in and Ruby was the one who actually discovered the young man in the woods who had fallen and hit his head and was severely injured.
Thankfully, the teen was okay but the thing that really opened everyone's eyes is that the boy was the son of dog trainer Patricia Inman. She had helped save Ruby's life and in return, Ruby helped save her son. That's definitely a God-wink!
Britton Buchanan has been impressing the judges since his very first audition on The Voice. His unique voice combined with his amazing stage presence has come this young man around in the competition.
Today, Britton is battling for his spot as he performs during the knockout rounds for Team Alicia. Britton starts off by playing the piano to the classic Billy Joel tune 'New York State Of Mind.' But once he grabs the mic and steps onto the stage, the real performance truly begins.
There's something about Britton that keeps you listening note after note. He truly has amazing vocal skills and this song was the perfect way to showcase his voice. I'm sure Alicia had a tough time deciding who won this round, but ultimately Britton will be advancing to the live shows. I'm so glad he's sticking around and I can't wait to hear his next performance!
When a horrible bus accident happened on a highway in China, God placed a man in the right place at the right time. It was a rainy day in China when a car lost control on the slippery highway and went flying to the opposite side of the road.
The car headed right towards an oncoming bus and the bus was hit head-on, causing it to steer off it's course. The bus began to slide down the side of the highway and plunged right into a river. The heavy bus was quickly sinking, with its passengers inside. Everyone who was sharing the road stopped and jumped out of their cars to see if the passengers floating in the water were okay.
Thankfully, one of the bystanders was also a crane drive and he so badly wanted to help the passengers. He ran back to his crane and drove it to the river. Then he used his crane to pick up every passenger from out of the water. He was able to rescue every passenger, one by one. The situation could have been even more devastating and I am so glad that God sent this man to help.
When the HSV Zwölfaxing Austrian-Vienniese Dance Club took to the world-famous Stephansdom in the middle of Vienna, everyone knew it was going to be an amazing performance. And as they started dancing to the popular song 'Marry Me' the whole crowd knew something even bigger was coming.
Just watch as this talented group performs all over the square and truly impresses with their incredible skills. But soon, the dancers stand in a line and begin to part to reveal a man with a bouquet of flowers. That's when a woman with a stunned expression emerges from the crowd.
This amazing dance number was actually a surprise flash mob proposal and this woman was in for the moment of her life. I know a lot of time and practice went in to this proposal but it was definitely worth every second to see the look on her face. Congratulations to the happy couple!
There's nothing better than an upbeat patriotic song to truly get your hands clapping. And today, we have the pleasure of hearing the United States Navy Band perform Rodney Atkins hit "It's America."
This is one of those songs that makes you want to get up and clap along and hearing it perform from members of our military is absolutely amazing. It's obvious there is so much pride in each one of these performers and it all comes across in this song.
I just love hearing these amazing musicians and members of the United States Navy give this song everything they got. Who else is clapping along to this country song?
Nowadays, it's easy to get caught up in a world of electronics and social media. Sometimes, we are so focused on the screens in front of us that we stop noticing the world around us. For those involved with online dating, this can happen all too quickly.
Talented musician Brian Nhira takes a powerful look at the world of online dating and how we interact with those through social media in his new song 'Is This Love?' As you listen to these lyrics, also watch the moving scene in front of you that depicts a relationship started online.
This is such a powerful statement and it will truly get you thinking about setting the phone down and taking in the simple things of life that God gave us. I'm so glad that someone is sharing this message!
The Francis Marion University YGB choir was in the audience for a taping of Good Morning America when the most amazing thing happened. This talented group was asked to come front and center and sing for the entire audience after the morning show had ended.
Thankfully, the entire moment was caught on camera and it's absolutely amazing to hear. Just listen as this stunning choir starts to praise the Lord right in the middle of the show. They are truly taking everyone to church and it's got me lifting my hands up in the air.
The moment was so powerful that host Robin Roberts had to share the video online and now it's been seen everywhere. This is just what my heart needed to hear today. Who else is clapping along with this talented choir?
Every single time that Kaoma Chende sings, I am in awe of his talent. He always delivers the most beautiful worship performances and today is no different.
Just listen as he sings an amazing rendition of the hymn 'Shall We Gather At The River.' And Kaoma is singing each harmony all by himself. When all of his harmonies blend together, there's no doubt that Kaoma has a God-given talent.
I'm so glad that he's using that talent to give praise to His name. There's nothing like a good worship song to lift your hands and give praise to the Lord. Who else is joining their voices in song?
A new baby is always joyful moment for any couple. But it's especially joyful for those soon-to-be grandparents who have been looking forward to a bouncing baby to spoil. And that's exactly what you'll see in this hilarious pregnancy announcement clip.
Just watch as one woman holds the camera while the rest of the family piles together for a picture. Just before they are ready to take the photo, the man in the middle says 'everyone say Wendy's pregnant.' The family members pause as they are take in exactly what is happening.
After he repeats that Wendy is, in fact, pregnant every goes crazy, especially the grandma-to-be. Just watch as she starts to scream and runs to the new momma. It is such a sweet moment full of love and excitement. I'm so glad they caught everything on camera!
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Anjali Pinto lost her husband just 16 months after getting married. Both Anjali and her husband, Jacob Johnson, were photographers so pictures were a big part of their lives.
After his death, Anjali turned to Instagram to help with her grieving process. At first, she started to post pictures of Jacob and sentimental words describing the photo or how she felt at the moment dealing with her loss. Little by little, her followers started to grow as others joined in on her journey of grief and even shared their own stories of loss, sorrow and hope in the aftermath.
All of these photos have brought strangers from all over the world together in such an incredible way. Social media can definitely get a bad reputation nowadays, but sometimes, stories like this make me realize just how powerful and meaningful this tool can truly be.
Jimmy Gilleece in a bar owner Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. When one of his customer's lost her wedding ring, this owner went above and beyond to help her find it. He spent hours going over security tapes to find the exact moment the wallet with the woman's wedding ring was stolen. He even found out who the thief was and where he had tossed the wallet after removing the money.
Jimmy hired divers to comb the waters where the wallet had been thrown until they finally found the prized possession, with wedding ring still inside. But that's now where the story stops. Jimmy also decided to reach out to the taker of the wallet.
After learning more about the young man, Jimmy decided to do something very unlikely. The boy is estranged from his mom and was homeless when he took the wallet. Jimmy decided to take the young man in and give him a home. Now, this boy has 2 jobs and is forever thankful to Jimmy for giving him compassion when he didn't deserve it.
16-year-old Layla Spring impressed the judges with her first audition on American Idol. Although, they thought she may be a little young, the judges thought Hollywood would be a great experience for the teen. But Layla has taken this opportunity and absolutely soared.
Layla has listened to each piece of advice from the judges and truly taken their words in. Today, she's performing the power ballad 'With A Broken Wing' from Martina McBride and it earned a standing ovation from all 3 judges.
This young girl has become a serious contender in the competition and I think we'l be seeing her around for a while. Who else was in awe of this incredible performance? I can't wait to hear what Layla does next!
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