Papa Jacques Montouroy, Aid Worker

The legendary aid worker spent decades in war-torn locales, providing food to the hungry and teaching poverty-stricken kids to play soccer.

The Words of John Wooden: 100 Years of Inspiration

John Wooden was revered just as much for his philosophical musings as for his basketball championships. We share some of his most inspirational quotes.

Legacy Letters: Moving on with life and love after 9/11

Poignant letters written by 9/11 families to their departed loved ones speak of grief and sorrow, but also of hope and love.

An Ordinary, Magical Life

The Toronto Star shows how a modest life can have a huge impact.

Brightening Her Last Days

We love hearing about people coming together to help a stranger out.

Thumbs Up for Lane

Kentucky boy with cancer moved and inspired with his positive attitude.

26 Ways to Remember

Today, we look for the good we all can do to honor the 26 children and teachers who died at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift

As if being a role model to generations of female pilots wasn’t enough, Anne Morrow Lindbergh was also an award-winning author and prolific writer of poetry and non-fiction.

It Was Good to Be Roy Campanella

Roy Campanella wasn’t the first African American to play Major League Baseball—that honor, of course, went to . But catcher Campanella was hot on Robinson’s heels, blazing a trail on and off the diamond. On the , we look at a few of his amazing accomplishments.

Talia Joy Castellano, Cover Girl

When harsh cancer treatments took Talia Joy Castellano's hair, she didn't turn to a wig, as many fighting cancer do. Instead, she honed her face-painting skills and declared, "Makeup is my wig."

Remembering Randy Pausch

Not everybody can face a terminal diagnosis with humor and wisdom — but Randy Pausch wasn't just anybody.

A Love So Strong

What happens when two people literally can't live without each other?

15 Great Quotes About Grandparents

There's no question that grandparents are the greatest. We remember special grandparents with some of our favorite quotes...

A Mother's Last Wish

As Becky Swales battled breast cancer, her three daughters planned their weddings.

A Remembrance Day Funeral for Veteran Harold Jellicoe Percival

When Harold Jellicoe "Coe" Percival died in 2013 at the age of 99, he received a funeral befitting an armed services veteran.

JFK Quotes

President John F. Kennedy is one of the most quoted people of the 20th century, and his words have inspired for more than 50 years. Whether he was talking about civil rights, public service, the Cold War, or any other topic, people listened and took his words to heart. Here are a few of our favorite JFK quotes.

Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie defined success as getting what you want, and happiness as wanting what you get.

MLK: I've Been to the Mountaintop

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his final address April 3, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He and members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference were in the city to support an ongoing strike by sanitation workers, the focus of a large portion of the sermon. King gives equal weight to the ongoing nature of the struggle for human rights and the paramount importance of nonviolence for the survival of humanity.

MLK: The Drum Major Instinct

On Feb. 4, 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a sermon that many consider prophetic of his impending death. In the sermon, King reiterated his long-standing call to his congregation to work through love and service to others as they struggle for greatness for themselves and for humanity at large. Toward the end of the sermon, King spends time talking about how he hoped to be remembered not for his awards and achievements, but for his service to others. He imagines his funeral and shares what he hopes his own eulogy will include.

MLK: Our God is Marching On (How Long, Not Long)

On March 25, 1965, the  Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and a crowd of 25,000 marched from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in support of voting rights for African-Americans. At the conclusion of the march, King delivered this speech, familiarly referred to as "How Long, Not Long." The speech was defiant at times, referencing the violence that beset the movement at the time. In fact, a previous march on March 7 was met with a violent response from state troopers who beat and gassed marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. King's speech makes it clear that the movement cannot be dissuaded after coming so far, encouraging the people to keep up the struggle.

MLK: Give Us the Ballot

On May 17, 1957, the traveled to Washington, D.C. for a rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The purpose of the protest? Push the president and Congress to enforce Brown v. Board of Education. It had been three years since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the legal basis of "separate but equal," yet in many places, not much had changed. In addition to urging the government to honor the historic Supreme Court decision, King also spoke at length about the role voting rights would play in addressing the ills plaguing African-Americans.

Maya Angelou In Her Own Words

Legendary poet, actress and activist was a source of inspiration and strength for millions of Americans from all walks of life. The woman known as "America's poet" also counted presidents and heads of state among her fans. Maya Angelou's incredible literary legacy will be cherished for generations to come. Today, we bring you some of her best quotes.

Maya Angelou: America's Poet

When beloved poet and activist died May 28, 2014, at the age of 86, friendsand admirers from around swiftly to news of her death, offering and praising her inspirational contributions.

Once in a Hundred Years

What we are remembered for is sometimes a matter of chance.

Oregon Teen Dies While Trying to Save Brother

When his younger brother was in danger, Alex Smith didn't hesitate.

Son Finds Direction in Father's Legacy

Ten years after losing his father, a young man finds his own path through life mirrors his father's in many ways.

Ice Bucket Challenge Honors Gehrig's Legacy

The phenomenon known as the #ALSIceBucketChallenge has spread to all corners of the social media world.

Community Mourns Three Leaders

The African-American community in Elkhart, Indiana, lost three of its leaders this summer within just four days of each other. Locals honor their memory and contributions.

An Obituary's Inside Joke

Why would a loving daughter begin her mother's obituary with "Ding dong the witch is dead?"

Building a Legacy of Joy

In 2005, Eric Lentz was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and told he had up to 18 months to live. When he received the news, he started building. He had long dreamed of making a camp for children in need, and his diagnosis spurred him to finally start pursuing that dream.

Finding Hope in Tragedy

Their deaths were heartbreaking, but the tragedies have led to hope for so many more.

Funeral for Woman Who Died Between Jobs

Maria Fernandes' death by carbon monoxide poisoning brought a tragic end to a young woman whose passion for life was an inspiration. The story of her death made national news, but that story fails to capture the beauty and joy of Fernandes' life.

Friends Honor Teen's Eagle Scout Dream

Noah Cornuet, 16, was on the cusp of adulthood when he died suddenly of a rare heart tumor. The high school student and athlete was remembered as friendly and popular, especially among his fellow Boy Scouts in Troop 180 of Tarentum, Pennsylvania, where Cornuet was pursuing his dream of reaching Scouting's highest rank: Eagle Scout.

From Ashes Comes a New Home

When Marie Rose Abad was killed at the World Trade Center in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, she became a hero to strangers living thousands of miles away.

Author Makes Posthumous Debut

This month, Virginia author Wendi Kaufman makes her literary debut with the release of "Helen on 86th Street and Other Stories," just a month after she died of cancer.

Final Post From Beloved Blogger

After Charlotte Kitley was diagnosed with bowel cancer, she started the blog "Life as a Semi-Colon."

Hero Bus Driver Saves Student

School bus driver Laura Zborowski died Tuesday while saving a young passenger's life. Zborowski, 51, was conducting a routine evacuation drill with her students when the school bus began to roll backward, directly toward a 10-year-old girl.

Mothers' Final Gifts to Their Children

A mother's instinct to protect her children is a force of nature.

Grandparents Build Playground in Children's Memory

The March 22 landslide in Oso, Washington, left 43 people dead, including two young boys: Wyatt and Hunter Ruthven. To honor the boys' memories, their grandparents built a playground in nearby Arlington so that other children would be able to have fun. The boys' maternal grandparents, Karen and Tom Psonka, whose daughter Katie and her husband, Shane, also died in the landslide, led fundraising efforts for the playground, which opened in early September.

Parents' Touching Last Dances

Weddings are times for great happiness, but sometimes that joy becomes bittersweet, as it did recently for two California families.

Robert Downey Jr.: 'Call Your Mother'

When Robert Downey Jr.'s mother, Elsie Ann Downey, died last week, he wrote a tribute to her – one that said the things that, in his words, a "generic 'obit'" wouldn't convey.

He Saved Her Life; Now She Honors His

Transplant recipient on mission to fulfill her organ donor's bucket list.

Woman Chooses To Die Two Days After Husband's Birthday

Brittany Maynard, 29, plans to die Nov. 1, two days after celebrating her husband's birthday. The path that led her to this decision began in 2013, when Maynard began to experience debilitating headaches, and was soon diagnosed with Glioblastoma multiforme, the most lethal form of brain cancer. ...

'Bucket List Baby' Shane Haley Dies

Baby Shane Haley was world famous before he was even born. After being diagnosed in the womb with anencephaly, a fatal birth defect, Shane's parents were determined to give their son as full of a life as his brief time with them would allow. They created a "bucket list" of things for Shane to see and do, and then took him on an adventure.

Cheerleader's Inspiring Fight With Cancer

Breanna Lyn Bercegeay-Bertucci, 13, died this month after nearly 14 months fighting acute myeloid leukemia, a rare form of blood cancer. The Louisiana girl’s struggle with the disease, chronicled on the Facebook group “Cheering for Breanna” inspired thousands to follow the ups and downs of her treatment and illness, as well as the daily business of being a young girl.

A Widower's Big Surprise

Estate sales often yield some amazing finds. You might find vintage suits that fit you perfectly, or a piece of china that completes your grandmother's collection. More often than not, it's just the average, everyday stuff we all accumulate during our lives. Sometimes, though, you find something truly spectacular.

Bride Fights Cancer, Sees Her Wedding Day

Like thousands of young brides around the country, Jahaysia Graham-LaJuett, 19, celebrated her wedding last month. Unlike those other brides, she planned her wedding while in hospice care, dying of a rare form of bone cancer.

Teen Dies Days After Special Graduation

High school graduation is a time-honored rite of passage for teens. For Lynzee Ford, 17, it was a dream that leukemia nearly stole from her. After Ford received a terminal diagnosis, staff and students at her high school in Kilgore, Texas, worked together to stage a special Oct. 20 graduation for her, attended by friends, relatives, teachers, first responders and even the city's mayor, according to TheRoot.com.

Father's Grief Brings Daughter Fame

A grieving father honors his daughter's memory by trying to make her life's dream come true.