Couple Married 67 Years Dies Holding Hands, Just Hours Apart
After 67 years of marriage, Floyd and Violet Hartwig died on February 11 just five hours apart at their home in Easton, California. With their beds pushed together, the couple…
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Off the 3-D Printer, Practice Parts for the Surgeon
Violet Pietrok was born with a Tessier Cleft, a rare defect that left a fissure in her skull. Surgeons at Boston Children’s Hospital, aided by 3-D prints of her skull,…
Shadow photos of dogs reveal their ‘primal nature’
Something had to be done. Each time Roma showed up, Violet charged at him, barking and occasionally nipping at his legs. One day, Roma knelt down next to her and…
Friend breaks news to cancer survivor: You’re going to Disneyland!
Violet’s wish came true in December 2013 thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation. When the non-profit granted 3-year-old Juniper’s wish in October, they offered Violet the chance to share the news to…