To his mother, Maritess, he is a good son whose youthful rebellion consisted of wearing an earring - for a month.

CNN: For Better Or For Worse

Barry Chaplin, whose son David was going to start work as a carpenter before he was attacked, said his son is no longer able to work.

BBC: Leicester arsonist set fire to men in pub garden

"I just heard from a lady in North Carolina who has an autistic son whose only companion is a Jack Russell Terrier, " he said.

WSJ: Pets on Food Stamps

Mr. Davis, whose son is a defensive lineman on the football team, said he doesn't have any specific plans for raising money himself for now.

WSJ: High School Football Field Gives Families the Blues

Perez, the son of a former Mexican F3 champion and whose elder brother is a NASCAR racer, has always been quick -- he showed that in F1's feeder series competitions.

CNN: F1 star Perez gives Mexicans hope