The 84-year-old widow was married to a Marine Korean war veteran for 62 years, and she thoroughly enjoyed looking at the American and Marine flags that adorned her front yard as a reminder of her late husband.  

Then, shockingly, callous thieves would pilfer the flags right out from under her.

“I think I went into shock,” Naomi Litton said. “My goodness the flags are gone.

I was devastated and I think I shed a few tears. Of course I was thinking about my husband.”

Former Marines Scott Cole and Arthur Kennedy got wind of what happened, and they decided they were going to do something about it.

The veterans would arrive on Litton’s doorstep in Barberton, Ohio. Litton was a little startled when she opened the door, but her day was made soon thereafter.

Cole and Kennedy had brought her some new flags, and they even took the time to hang them up for her.

“It doesn’t matter what color, creed, age, the Marine will be there,” said Cole.

The soldiers’ gesture for the widow brought her daughter to tears.

“These guys took time out of their day to do that,” Carol Bailey said. “I’m so proud. I was so proud of our dad all of our life.”

“I can’t thank them enough, there’s no words to thank them,” she added.

“What wonderful men. Semper Fi, Marine, Semper Fi.”

It’s awesome to see that the widow can smile again after being so upset by the senseless theft that threw her for a loop.

Hats off to the pair of vets that were able to make that happen!

They went way above and beyond the call of duty here, and they deserve all the kudos and plaudits that are heading their way for their incredibly kind act.

You can check out some more details on this amazing story in the video below.

Marines Replace Stolen #Flags pic.twitter.com/1305xdKN4F @newnewspage

— Breaking News (@newnewspage) October 16, 2017

Source: Fox News Insider

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And to many, they’re even more than companions.

Sometimes, our canine friends are actually lifesavers, especially when it comes to humans with disabilities and other challenging ailments.

For example, many service dogs have been used to help ex-military individuals; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is extremely difficult to deal with, after all.

When Joshua returned home from Afghanistan, he knew he was depressed.

“Just going from a war zone to a civilian life and coming back, you feel totally isolated. You feel totally alone. You feel cut off from everything.”

The only joy in his life came from his two dogs, Mamma and Panda, who stuck by his side through all the dark times.

But when the PTSD got really bad, Joshua decided to move from Louisiana to California and unfortunately, he had to leave his two beloved pets behind.

Two months went by but he just couldn’t get used to not having dogs:

“Every day I wake up without them snuggled up underneath my blankets is a strange day, every day I don’t have to walk a dog is a wrong day,” he said.

Even worse, the PTSD didn’t disappear. And he started to wonder if he needed Mamma and Panda back…

But what to do? He had no idea where they might be after giving them up for adoption.

That’s when a kindhearted woman named Mariah stumbled across this story. She knew where Joshua’s dogs were and furthermore, she was going to make sure he saw them again.

She’d noticed Mamma and Panda had lost their appetites after losing their owner, so Mariah knew she had to reunite the pups with Joshua.

And then came the very special day.

The reunion is exactly what you need to make you smile because this really is heartwarming to the millionth degree.

“I’m just ecstatic they’re back. I feel complete,” said Joshua. “I feel like a person again.”

This is the power of a loving, caring animal, my friends. Right here.

What an amazing story!

Source: NTD TV

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They make sacrifices to ensure our way of life and sometimes, they’re forced to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Spouses of these uniformed patriots live in fear of the latter, of course, and they also face a variety of trying hurdles.

From PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) to battle scars, both physical and mental, the wives and husbands of U.S. veterans must be strong.

So when U.S. Army combat engineer Christopher Garrett broke down in tears, his wife Brittany was prepared for the worst.

Garrett was part of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division and when on assignment in Afghanistan, he took a bullet to the stomach.

His pelvis was shattered and due to that terrible injury, he was able to medically retire.

So, what was he crying about out there in the yard? Was the pain too great? Was he having a terrifying flashback? Brittany feared the worst.

She ran out to comfort her husband, and that’s when she saw it:

A brand new John Deere riding lawn mower, and a note clutched in her husband’s shaking fingers:

“I hope this saves time for the things that matter most in your life. Thank you for your service and for my freedom. Sincerely, A grateful American.”

Brittany and Christopher have no idea who did this, but it must’ve been a kind and sympathetic neighbor.

However, the person’s identity is irrelevant. What matters is the gesture and it’s one the Garretts won’t soon forget.

Though Chris has a long road of recovery ahead of him, he will always know that there are people out there – beyond his wife and family – who appreciate him.

SHARE this story with everyone if YOU appreciate him, too!

Source: Good Inside Us

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