30,000 volunteers in China are traveling to a rural county to help combat desertification by planting one million trees to protect farmland and water sources. Volunteers have said that the sandstorms, rugged terrain, relentless sun, and cramped volunteer dorms have been a challenge . . . but they’re enjoying the “camaraderie.”………….California police officers came to the rescue when they helped deliver a baby in a parking lot. The first deputy found a woman already in labor, with the baby’s head showing and the umbilical cord wrapped around its neck. Then the second deputy showed up and they were able to safely deliver the child. The mother and baby were taken to the hospital and are now recovering, thanks to the quick response of the police officers………………And finally……………..
In Hanson, MA, more than 1500 community members, veterans and first responders showed up to honor Navy vet John Bernard Arnold III, who passed away at 98 with no living family. A call went out to the public to ensure that the WWII veteran didn’t go to his grave alone, and people were lined up to pay their respects. A massive police motorcade, fellow veterans, and motorcycle units escorted Arnold to the cemetery. The ceremony included bagpipes, a flag presentation, and a final salute, so Arnold got the sendoff he rightfully earned.