Author: everydayheroes
Reverend Barclay the Junkyard Preacher In 1944 when Reverend Elsworth Barclay came to America from Jamaica looking to spread God’s word. Certainly, no one could have guessed how he would change the Star Auto Junkyard forever. The story of this everyday hero is unbelievable…the greatest story NEVER told. The “Rev” was a minister who lived and breathed God’s message. Spreads God’s word One day when the “Rev” the Junkyard Preacher went to Star Auto Junk Yard at 61st and State Street in Chicago the owner asked him if he would come and give a church service to his employees because…
Prisoner of war art John had been a prisoner of war for 3 1/2 years. So, there was hardship and adversity seen on his face from those years. John chose to turn his struggles as a POW into an art form. He created a wartime log of World War II. Creating caricatures of the soldiers captured and the events surrounding his imprisonment. How John got in his predicament John Cordwell was only 20 years old at this time. He had taken classes in architecture but never took the test. John had a premonition that he would not return from the…
Harley Davidson American Heroes About the motorcycle ride Harley Davidson ride puts together trips across the USA. Raising funds for our veterans. Surprisingly, the motorcycle ride usually takes about two months. There are riders from all across the country. Also, other countries come to ride. They start in California. They go across farmlands and cities. Roaring on their Harley Davidsons motorcycles. Men and women ride in this experience. For example, Macanudo Cigar is a great supporter of the famed Route 66 cross country event. 100% of the money raised is donated to the Harley Heroes. Over the years, the money this event…
Brett Eastburn Comedian story To Book or to Learn More about Brett Eastburn, go to www.bretteastburn.com In 1971, a boy was born who believes there are no limits. And for good reason. He has been overcoming obstacles for most of his life. Inspirational comedian, Brett Eastburn, was born with a congenital birth defect. He has no arms or legs and is 2 feet 10 1/2 inches tall. Not the easiest start to life, but Brett believes he is not missing anything. This inspirational comedian is overcoming obstacles But Brett Eastburn would not let a handicap stop him from accomplishing his…
Bodies in motion physical therapy Jose Dominguez believes keeping your body in motion is key to ensuring you remain mobile and active later in life. He is a movement instructor and as some say, “the humble teacher”. As an instructor and therapist, he deals with physical movement and Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapy. Jose’s journey For Jose, when he left his country for America, he started a life long process of learning. As a result, his learning wasn’t just about his body. Most importantly, it was also learning a new language, how to survive this new life and work. Along the way…
Alex Levesque – A helping hand For this everyday hero, Alex LeVesque, owner of AMG – Automotive Mentoring Group, is helping teenagers, one corner at a time. Alex is passionate about mentoring gang members. Alex Levesque doesn’t know why God chose him for this job as a gang member mentor, but aren’t the children of his location in Chicago lucky to have such a caring person? Day after day, he drives the streets in its toughest neighborhood trying to find a youngster whose life he might change. Many of the children Alex Levesque mentors do not know who their father is…
Bart’s dream come true Bart Hickey blind mechanic, had his dream come true to be a blind driver. He dreamed One day he would drive his 1969 Dodge Dart on Salt Flats. Who could have imagined that this man’s passion would have such a global reach? With the help of his son and others, he made it happen. As a result, the story of Bart Hickey’s dreams became contagious. As a result, his dreams became his son, Brendan’s dreams too. Blind Mechanic at work When you first meet Bart Hickey blind mechanic in his Automotive Shop and see him multitasking,…
Amanda’s Inspirational story about depression To beat depression, “Sometimes You Need to Lose Yourself Before You Find It”. That was the case for Amanda McCarthy, a young mother, who was diagnosed with BI-Polar disorder and learned her baby was autistic. As a result, she struggled with severe depression issues and was even hospitalized. Maybe you can relate to her symptoms or know someone who struggles with them as well. Anxiety and Depression Association of America Discovering a way out Just when she was about to give up, she unexpectedly found a way out. A way to beat depression. One day when life became too much…
Street Murals Art – The Walls Speak of Hope Someone Said, “Listen to the voices within yourself“ In Hyde Park in Chicago there are street murals and art wall under the train track. The person in this video said, “It just drew him in and wouldn’t let go like it was talking…so he started to listen.” You can hear it too if you walk through and just…shhhh…listen…? It is said that it may not happen the first time though but doesn’t give up, try again and you’ll start to hear what these street murals are saying…Like…I’ve seen you somewhere before…mmmm, but…
Did A Member Of The Hogan’s Heroes Cast Commit Bob Crane’s Murder? The grisly murder of Bob Crane remains one of the most mysterious unsolved celebrity murders of all time. The charming, all-American lead of the 1960s TV sitcom Hogan’s Heroes was found brutally slayed in his apartment 42 years ago, and despite multiple investigations, law enforcement authorities have never been able to identify his killer. What Was Hogan’s Heroes star Bob Crane’s Cause of Death? The horrifying nature of Bob Crane’s murder darkly contrasted the campy comedic role he played on Hogan’s Heroes for six seasons, as a wise cracking…