Big Mitch, a man who spent 44 years in prison for a crime he committed, shares his story of spiritual transformation and redemption. He offers guidance to those in need, including his friend Bo, who is struggling with a marriage crisis. Mitch's words of wisdom and his own experiences with loss and grief are a testament to the power of faith and the human spirit. [... more]

Tom Lyons, a 97-year-old man, receives a precious gift from his son, Jarleth, on his birthday, which brings back memories of his wife, Lillian, an opera singer in Chicago, who passed away in 2020. The gift is a recording of Lillian singing the Ave Maria, which was made possible by Jarleth's efforts to restore the old records and technology. The story is a heartwarming tribute to the power of music and love. [... more]

Tom Lyons' son Jarlath discovers a treasure trove of old records in the basement, which turn out to be custom recordings of his father's opera singer wife Lillian, made during a chorus they formed after World War II. With the help of a neighbor and a sound studio, they are able to restore the recordings and bring back the memories of Lillian's beautiful voice, including her rendition of the Ave Maria. [... more]

Tom Lyons received a precious gift from his son on his 97th birthday - a recording of his late wife Lillian singing the Ave Maria, a moment that brought joy and life to his father and a bit of heaven to earth. [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tom and Lillian Lyons married in They lived a long and loving life raising a family on the south side of Chicago Lillian was singing opera professionally when she and Tom met and it was her voice that first made Tom fall in love After Lillian's death an unexpected discovery would reunite Tom with Lillian's voice on Tom's th birthday for one last song Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Tom Lyons receives a precious gift on his 97th birthday - the chance to hear his late wife Lillian's voice singing the Ave Maria, a moment that brings him joy and a connection to their past. [... more]

A 97-year-old man receives a precious gift on his birthday - the chance to hear his late wife's voice singing the Ave Maria, a moment that brings joy and life to his memory of her. [... more]

A 97-year-old man receives a precious gift on his birthday - the chance to hear his late wife's operatic singing of the Ave Maria, a recording he thought was lost forever. [... more]

A 97-year-old man receives a precious gift from his son - a recording of his late wife's opera singing. The story takes him back to their courtship and the formation of a chorus in their parish after the war. [... more]