Sometimes you just need to be reminded that differences can be set aside.

There is risk involved in most everything. Especially for those who take on the responsibility of maintaining the safety of our nation. One fateful day in the early 80s a risk was taken in the course of normal business and it nearly ended horribly for the small town of Damascus, Arkansas and the surrounding area.

Honor and loyalty run deep in the military. This week we hear the tale of a man so loyal to his commanding officers that he refused to believe the war was over until he heard it from his commanding officer's mouth; nearly 30 years later.

If you've ever been to Key West, Florida, you know that it's a place filled with wonder and weirdness. Here is a tale of just that. Love, found and lost, fueled the madness of the self-proclaimed Count. Listen on to hear how one eccentric man fought off the pain of loss by holding on to the love of his life.

Overcoming adversity is becoming a theme in these uncertain times. Tonight's heartwarming tale—a tale of rising above and beyond the expectations placed on a young man after a terrible accident at his schoolhouse—shows us just how far we can come after disaster.

Another week, another story. And this time it's about another time, another plague. We're fortunate to live in a time where we have a greater understanding of things. In the past, we did not have the benefit of this understanding. And it took its toll.

We have, as a society, become thoroughly dependant on technology to accomplish so many of our daily tasks. Back in the 80's, Harry's job was made a lot easier by employing some brand new technology that was, surprisingly, 140 years old at the time.

This is the story of a strong, silent midwest kid whose strength and good nature served him well throughout his wrestling career and into his adult life. But good-natured people can be both loved and hated for standing up for what they believe in.

An act of vandalism—bewildering to a small town school until the rain washes it away, its meaning left unknown—comes back to haunt those who first stumbled upon it and the entire nation.

This week is a rebroadcast of a previous episode that some of you may have missed. And it couldn't be more relevant now. (originally aired November 14, 2019) Before advances in medical science and vaccinations, people were at the mercy of many dangerous viruses. This mysterious illness took the lives of more US soldiers than the entirety of the first world war.View us on Podbean - thestoryyouneverheard.podbean.comVisit our website - www.thestoryyouneverheard.com