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The Small Act of Courage That Led to 50 Years of Marriage

The Small Act of Courage That Led to 50 Years of Marriage

Update: 2025-09-10
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lori Coan was on her second date with a boy she wasn’t sure about when something happened that changed her mind—and her life. A group of troublemakers tripped a girl with polio, sending her sprawling in front of everyone. Most of the students laughed or looked away. Lori’s date didn’t. He jumped up, helped the girl to her feet, and gave her dignity back in a moment when it had been stolen. To Lori, that simple act of courage said more than words ever could. That boy would later become her husband, and together they built a marriage lasting more than fifty years. What began as a small act of kindness in a high school cafeteria grew into a lifelong partnership grounded in respect, compassion, and strength.

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The Small Act of Courage That Led to 50 Years of Marriage

The Small Act of Courage That Led to 50 Years of Marriage

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