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Submitted by Annie Bloom
I am assisting a friend with a brain injury, out of his wheel chair and into the ocean.
Submitted by Anthony Moreno
Be kind, help others, always be courteis.
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Courtesy Hero: Susan
Submitted by A mother. A wife. A friend. Generous beyond expectation and committed to all of the things important in her life.Susan B., together with her husband, Mike, raised three sons. All the while, she gave them the spiritual support and guidance they nee... Read moreCourtesy Hero: Jody
Submitted by I began singing as young as I can remember. And as soon as I could, I enrolled with the best music teacher in town. When I started with her, we could immediately tell our political and religious differences.Through her teaching me, however, we hav... Read moreCourtesy Hero: Ronald and Lydia
Submitted by My heroes are my grandparents: Ronald and Lydia J. They not only raised me but taught me that character and responsibility are more important than how much money you have, the college degrees you have earned or the job you hold. Your character is ... Read moreCourtesy Hero: Ashley
Submitted by My hero is my sister, Ashley. From the moment I was born she has set a good example for me and has shown me how to do the right thing. She cares about my family and others a lot and is great at showing compassion and reaching out to those in need.... Read moreCourtesy Hero: Wally
Submitted by Wally is one of my personal heroes because he helps people--me specifically--know where to look to find true happiness and how to have peace in the home. He's constantly creating things to educate people about how to have healthy families. I've w... Read more
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Submitted by Annazette Taylor I am an author of several Poetry Books titled "Poetic Journey", "Journey of Thoughts," and "Journey Within". Our poetry is written for all ages, especially our youth. Our poems encourage constructive thinking, t... Read moreCompassion That Leads to Solace
Submitted by Paul Higgins 5 years ago, as my wife lay dying in her bed from cancer, we made the hard choice of allowing hospice to inject her with the final dose of morphine that would leave her unconscious until she passed. Knowing that she h... Read moreWant to go shopping...?
Submitted by Walt Timm I don't mind going shopping; our kids are grown up and away from home, so usually it's just my wife and myself. I'll drop her off close to the door and then find a place to park...usually in a good place, where I can ... Read moreIt's Your Lucky Day!
Submitted by Jordan I was running late for work on Friday trying to get my bags packed for DC. It was a beautiful day and normally I would walk to the subway. Since I was running late the only way to make it to work on time would be to c... Read moreSharing forward
Submitted by Herb Hedeen At the grocery checkout all my items had been registered. This 78 year old absent-minded professor didn't have enough to pay the $60 I had racked up. The man behind me told the store manager to put in on his bill. He ... Read more
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QuotesCourtesy is the one coin you can never have too much of or be stingy with.
John Wanamaker Businessman, Entrepreneur (1838-1922);
John Wanamaker Businessman, Entrepreneur (1838-1922);
Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.
Theodore Roosevelt 26th U.S. President (1858-1919);
Theodore Roosevelt 26th U.S. President (1858-1919);
Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.
Henry Clay Politician, Orator (1777-1852);
Henry Clay Politician, Orator (1777-1852);
There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From it springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Philosopher, Scientist, Author (1749-1832);
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Philosopher, Scientist, Author (1749-1832);
I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
Etienne de Grellet Quaker Missionary (1773-1855);
Etienne de Grellet Quaker Missionary (1773-1855);
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Often locations need to be adapted for filming. In "Packages," FBL was able to find and use a building that had the desired look. But there was one glitch: the building's front door actually opens ... Read More
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