Vietnam vet finds love, purpose as the "Honey-Do Dude"

CBS News

28-01-2025

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After his retirement, and following the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin of Mississippi was looking for purpose. He had served in the Army in Vietnam and been treated for PTSD and depression, and knew he needed to keep busy. So, he posted a note to Facebook offering his services as a handyman, and everything changed. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:22:00 -0500
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How a blind college student became a radio broadcaster for an NBA G League team
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/blind-college-student-radio-broadcaster-nba-g-league-team-allan-wylie-delaware-blue-coats/
Allan Wylie, a freshman sports communication major at Rowan University in New Jersey, is a color commentator for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:39:33 -0500
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How a beloved professor's bond with a former student transcends illness
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/geology-professor-bond-student-mentor-clay-morton-walt-manger-transcends-illness/
When Clay Morton discovered his mentor, Dr. Walt Manger, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he set out to save as much of his mentor's brilliance as possible.
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:09:38 -0500
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How a beloved geology professor's bond with a former student transcends illness
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-a-beloved-geology-professors-bond-with-a-former-student-transcends-illness/
When Clay Morton discovered his mentor, Dr. Walt Manger, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he set out to save as much of his mentor's brilliance as possible. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0500
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Louisiana boy rewarded after giving away his only dollar
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/louisiana-boy-rewarded-after-giving-away-his-only-dollar/
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had only $1 to his name, but chose to give it away to a man he mistook as homeless. That single act of generosity sparked a friendship he could have never imagined. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:37:00 -0500
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Nurse adopts teen mom after caring for babies in NICU
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nurse-adopts-teen-mom-after-caring-for-babies-in-nicu/
Compassion comes with the territory for hospital nurses, but one raised the bar beyond the call of duty while caring for a 14-year-old mom and her triplets. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:44:00 -0500
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Kids inspired by Secret Santa give out total of $10,000 to strangers
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/kids-inspired-by-secret-santa-give-out-total-of-10000-to-strangers/
An Arizona elementary teacher uses Steve Hartman's "On the Road" stories to teach kindness and character. One about a Secret Santa that gives out money to random strangers has inspired his students to do the same over the holidays -- and this year was no different.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:10:00 -0500
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Virginia high school students surprise janitor with SUV
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/virginia-high-school-students-surprise-janitor-with-dream-suv/
A custodian at a Virginia high school was brought to tears when students surprised him with an SUV. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to learn more about the heartwarming gesture.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:40:01 -0500
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Secret Santa gives thousands of dollars to North Carolina victims of Helene
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/secret-santa-gives-thousands-of-dollars-north-carolina-residents-hurricane-helene/
Every year, this anonymous, wealthy businessman travels the country during the holidays, giving away about $100,000 in $100 bills.
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:03:20 -0500
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Bills rookie Ray Davis reflects on the brotherly bond that changed his life
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/buffalo-bills-rookie-ray-davis-reflects-on-brotherly-bond-changed-his-life/
For the Bills' Sunday Night Football tilt against the 49ers, Ray Davis wore a picture on his cleats paying tribute to the day he first met Patrick Dowley about 17 years ago.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:42:47 -0500
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Buffalo Bills rookie Ray Davis honors "Big Brother" mentor at game
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/buffalo-bills-rookie-ray-davis-honors-big-brother-mentor-at-game/
When Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis was a kid, a mentor from Big Brothers Big Sister helped provide stability in his life. Last weekend, Davis got the chance to give back with a pregame tribute on Sunday Night Football. Steve Hartman has the story.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:06:00 -0500
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Ernie Johnson, wife found healing by "unlocking" their late son's key collection
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sportscaster-ernie-johnson-wife-late-son-michael-key-collection-healing/
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:25:37 -0500
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Parents pass on late son's car key collection to 6-year-old boy
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/parents-pass-on-late-sons-car-key-collection-to-6-year-old-boy/
After their son Michael died at the age of 33, Ernie and Cheryl Johnson planned to hold onto his extensive collection of car keys and fobs. That all changed when another mom posted on Facebook looking for car keys for her little boy who also loved to collect them. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story about giving to others as a way to mourn lost loved ones.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:54:00 -0500
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Son gifts father a restored Camaro decades after he let one go to raise a family
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/son-gifts-father-restored-chevy-camaro-earl-guynes-mesquite-texas/
Jared Guynes spent three years scouring the internet for parts and putting together a 1967 Chevy Camaro piece by piece, which he gifted his father on his 65th birthday.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:10:36 -0500
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Son surprises dad with Camaro decades after he gave one up to start a family
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/son-surprises-dad-with-classic-camaro-decades-after-he-gave-one-up-to-start-a-family/
For Earl Guynes and his son, Jared, cars have always been their love language. And through the years, the one thing they've talked about most is the 1967 Chevy Camaro Earl used to own, but had to sell when he started a family. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to learn about the touching gift Jared gave his dad to pay it back all these years later.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:03:00 -0500
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8 decades after her father's mysterious death in WWII, she finally received answers
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/8-decades-after-her-fathers-mysterious-death-in-wwii-she-finally-received-answers/
Gerri Eisenhauer's father, Army Pvt. William Walters, was shipped off to World War II before she was even born. In 1944, her family got back his body and a letter that only stated he had died somewhere in France. Eighty years later, she finally received some answers. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:50:00 -0500
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Maine dogs go viral for their autumn joy
Jody Hartman of Freeport, Maine, went viral for giving his pets the OK to run and jump through the autumn leaf piles.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:25:00 -0400
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Student with special needs finds acceptance, brotherhood in Clemson fraternity
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/clemson-university-fraternity-student-special-needs-accepted-south-carolina-phi-kappa-alpha/
The ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills. But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:28:09 -0400
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Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/clemson-fraternity-embraces-student-in-intellectual-disability-program/
At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience -- including joining a fraternity. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story on the rewards of kindness and acceptance.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:12:00 -0400
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Missouri elementary school names building after its beloved custodian
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missouri-swedeborg-elementary-school-names-building-after-custodian-claudene-wilson/
Custodian Claudene Wilson is so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School that, over the past 30 years, she has taken on many additional responsibilities.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:26:05 -0400
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Missouri community inspired to name school building after its dedicated custodian
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/missouri-community-inspired-to-name-school-building-after-its-dedicated-custodian/
Custodian Claudene Wilson has been so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School in Missouri over the past 30 years, that the community decided to name a school building after her. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:13:00 -0400
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Why this 93-year-old has not missed a single high school football game since 1946
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/why-this-93-year-old-has-not-missed-a-single-high-school-football-game-since-1946/
Steve Young, 93, has not missed a single Antioch Community High School football game since 1946. He also attends virtually every school sporting event, from basketball to golf, and has no plans on stopping anytime soon. Steve Hartman has more in "On the Road."
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:53:00 -0400
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Helene destroyed their North Carolina campground, but they're staying put
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-carolina-helene-mountain-river-family-campground/
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."
Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:59:16 -0400
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Ohio man's Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:34:30 -0400
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Ohio man's Halloween display cheers up woman on way to cancer treatments
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ohio-mans-halloween-display-cheers-up-woman-on-way-to-cancer-treatments/
Some neighbors have had a bone to pick about one man's Halloween display, but for at least one person, it has special meaning. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Oxford, Ohio, to learn more about this heartwarming story.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:15:00 -0400
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Virginia students surprise school custodian with dream SUV
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vienna-virginia-students-james-madison-high-custodian-francis-apraku-dream-suv-jeep-wrangler/
When Francis Apraku saw the Jeep Wrangler in the school parking lot, he said the gesture brought him to his knees.
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:40:00 -0400
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How a man's arrest in a "Captain America" costume led him to sobriety
David Hobbs felt as if his "life was over" when he was arrested in 2019 for breaking into a backyard shed dressed as "Captain America." But a childhood friend came to his aid.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:03:00 -0400
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Alabama woman pulled over for speeding receives life-changing career advice
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alabama-woman-speeding-trooper-life-changing-career-advice-nursing/
An Alabama state trooper never imagined the advice he gave 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge when he pulled her over for speeding in August 2022 would change the trajectory of her life.
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:04:00 -0400
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Driver pulled over for speeding receives life-changing career advice
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/driver-pulled-over-for-speeding-receives-life-changing-career-advice/
When 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge was pulled over for speeding two years ago by an Alabama state trooper, she had no idea how their conversation would change the trajectory of her life. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:55:00 -0400
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Missouri father uses a funeral to wean daughter off pacifier
Hazel's beloved pacifier had been with her for years. Her father Jake knew saying goodbye could come with tears and tantrums, so he searched for creative approaches to ease the transition.