Today, there's a new twist: creating special events to remind the public that you're still alive and breathing.

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They remind us that heroism does not require special training or physical strength.

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But, devoting even a few minutes to figuring out where you and your partner stand on certain money issues may rekindle a few life passions that will remind you of why this person is so special in your life.

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Certainly, there appears to be a special pain that comes with the stark realization that these 20 small children remind us all of our own kids, grandchildren, sisters and brothers.

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