At just 15, Johnathan Morin received a devastating diagnosis: metastatic Ewing Sarcoma. But he didn’t ask “Why me?” — he simply said, “Tell me what I need to do.” Known as “Johnny Rocket,” this old soul with a competitive streak fought cancer with courage, humor, and grit. He doubled up on school, made the honor roll, took his dream trip to Hawaii, and dreamed of becoming a doctor to help other kids like him. Even as cancer returned again and again, he kept living — cheering on the Red Sox, riding his motorcycle, and filling every moment with purpose. This is the story of a brave young man who taught everyone what it means to live with heart.

Martin Roy First left apartheid South Africa with two kids, two suitcases, and a thousand dollars. He became a global leader in kidney transplant medicine—authoring 400+ papers, meeting the Pope, and changing lives with his fierce compassion and brilliant mind. But he was also the kind of dad who got red-carded on the sidelines and fed the family dog like royalty. This is the story of a healer, a prankster, a wine connoisseur—and a man who never stopped showing up for the people he loved.

Jan Muyskens taught more than gym class. She taught self-reliance, compassion, and how to build a bridge between people using nothing more than ski poles, stained glass, and a home-cooked meal.

This unforgettable PE teacher from Grand Junction, Colorado, lived 91 quietly remarkable years — shaping generations of students, building furniture and friendships alike, and feeding every stray dog or cat that crossed her path. In today’s episode, discover how one woman became the blueprint for strength, softness, and connection.

Not everyone makes the front page. But everyone leaves a story worth telling.

🎧 True Stories from the Obit Files

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