Danielle Hall and Gabrielle Hall

Danielle Hall (left) and her sister Gabrielle remember their mother who died of breast cancer in 2003, and the last Thanksgiving meal they shared with her as a family.

Originally aired November 16, 2007, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Tracy Ross and Tom Morgan

Tom Morgan (right) talks with his friend Tracy Ross (left) about Tom’s father, James Blaine Morgan, and Tom’s decision to help end his father’s life.

Originally aired November 2, 2007, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

William and Glen Haley

William Haley (L) and his brother Glen remember their father, Joseph Howard Haley, founder of Jackie Robinson West Little League in Chicago.

Ky-Antre Compton and Stuart Chittenden

Stuart Chittenden is Ky-Antre Compton’s Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor. At first Ky-Antre was not excited to be part of the program thinking it would be boring, but in time their relationship has deepened and he now believes they’re “going to be brothers for a long time.”

Originally aired July 27, 2007, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Larry Young and Clyde Cleveland

Larry Young (left) tells his friend Clyde Cleveland about his struggle to earn his college degree after his father refused to help him out financially because he was not interested in following in his footsteps becoming a farmer.

Originally aired July 17, 2007, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Kahlil Almustafa and Kamilah Duggins

Kahlil Almustafa remembers his mother in an interview with his friend Kamilah Duggins.

Robert Crum

Reverend Robert Crum talks with his wife, Linda, about Hawthorn Hills Ministries, a shelter he helped open as a place for troubled youth, battered women, and people struggling to make their way in the world. Rev. Crum refers to it as “The House of Refuge,” and says, “I quit preaching the gospel, and began living it.”

Originally aired March 23, 2007, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Stephanie Butler and Joyce Butler

Joyce Butler and her daughter Stephanie remember Joyce’s mother and Stephanie’s grandmother, Dot, who worked in a shipyard during World War II. Dot was raising four children on her own and shipyard work was a high paying, so she quit her job in a department store and started working nights enabling her to spend her days with her family.

Originally aired December 15, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Edwin Lanier, Jr. and David Wright

Edwin Lanier Jr. (left), who is homeless, speaks with his friend, David Wright (right).

Originally aired October 20, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Walt Shaffner and Mary Fischer

Walt Shaffner and his sister Mary Fischer remember their parents.