Shared Hometown Hero Stories- Page 2

Man Recognized Decline of American Craftsmanship, Acts

shared by BradleyRoss

Neil Kaufman saw a pending crisis in the decline of craftsmanship, and the ongoing devaluation of craftsmen and what they create, so he acted, founding the National Center for Craftsmanship.The Cente

"History Becomes Alive" at Jefferson Depot Village

shared by Jean Dutton

In 1978 the delapidated Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Station was doomed to destruction. A group of hometown heroes came to the rescue and restoration was begun. Today they have creat

Koi Art from a Veteran's Heart

shared by Clarise Krasofski

I am writing to you on behalf of a friend and an American hero. Ed Champigny served in the United States Army as crew chief of a UH-1D helicopter ambulance in Vietnam. Ed flew over 150 combat missi

MY nephew the Coach

shared by dorisyank

I just wanted to tell you about my husbands nephew. I want you to write the story. Sam Sirianni who died with a very rare deaseace. He was coach at Ft. Myers high school for over thirty years. He

Inspiring Confidence

shared by ladder

I was a clumsy unco-ordinated teenager. I seemed to think I could play basketball in my early teen years particularly because of my height. In my junior year of high school I was suddenly confronted

Dream All You Can Be

shared by Sharon Pierce

This story starts at the level prior to High School in Fort Bragg, Calif, where Dennis L. Jones grew up. He played Basketball, Football and Baseball, he played Basketball and Baseball all four years

A grandson writes about his 90 year old grandparents, Bridge Building

shared by lsmithtwin

Bridge BuildingPosted by zangoceoblog on October 22, 2007I spent the weekend in Southern Oregon with my kids visiting my aunt and uncle, cousins and nephews but mainly my Grandparents. My Father

Have a Heart - Give a Buck; 16 year old celebrates special birthday by raising money for charity

shared by suek

http://www.reporterherald.com/print.asp?ID=14473Publish Date: 1/22/2008 Reporter-HeraldLoveland, CO Finding a cure one dollar at a timeLoveland High sophomore wants to raise money to helpfind a cure

2008 - A Year of Milestones

shared by Diane Nebel

2008 is a year of milestones for the Nation, Eastern Washington, the Rosalia High School Concert Band and a Rosalia retired couple Here's the storyStory in full will be downloaded as per directio

Online Angels Charity

shared by Terri Adams

  Dear Editor,