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Bourland serves as Tragedy Assistance Program mentor

Dennis Bourland became a Gold Star parent when his son, Kenneth, was killed during active duty in Haiti ...

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Acre stays busy volunteering at hospital

As a retired teacher and mother, Esther Acre has spent the majority of her life caring for and ...

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Waller wins award for military accomplishments

On Aug. 18, Nancy Waller was presented the State of Alabama Senior Hall of Fame Military Award for ...

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Greene’s life defined by his public service

A member since 2012, Don Greene was presented the RSVP Award at the State of Alabama Senior Hall ...

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Bourland uses experience to help others through grief

“You receive more trying to give to others. It’s a blessing to use an awful experience to be ...

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Goggins receives RSVP award at Hall of Fame ceremony

Marshall Goggins was presented the RSVP Award at the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame ceremony held on ...

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Lacagnina inducted into Senior Hall of Fame

Faye Lacagnina was inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame on Aug. 18.

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Sanders serves others through work, ministry

His relationship with God firstly, and secondly, his sense of humor, have been two of the most significant ...

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Edwards a dedicated caregiver, church member

Eighty-one-year-old Eloise Edwards’s caregiver career is still strong, despite her macular degeneration.

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Paxton supports fellow veterans, enjoys family

Ninety-two-year-old Dick Paxton served eight years in the United States Navy Construction Battalions, better known as the Seabees.

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Bunn oversees Vinzant Home as place of respite

“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” -Jenji Miyazawa, loveliveson.com

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Couple’s dedication spans decades

Miami, Florida native Oliver Head has enjoyed an active and busy life for the past 89 years.

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Paxton spreads joy through dance

Ninety-six-year-old Gloria Paxton is a Denver, Colorado, native. She moved to Alabama with her first spouse (who passed ...

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Howard volunteer efforts ‘too numerous’ to list

Ron Howard has given back to his community in so many wonderful ways.

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Major known as community supporter

“Pay it forward” is an expression for describing the beneficiary of a good deed repaying it to others instead ...

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