![A Mother’s Love was in Sailor’s Life Preserver [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/114/files/2012/02/Gary-Sinise-Elgin-Staples-and-his-mother.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Mother’s Love was in Sailor’s Life Preserver [VIDEO]
I ran across this story while flying back from Memphis last month, it's a World War II story about a sailor, his life belt and his mother. I didn't know for sure if this story was true or not, I wanted to get it verified before I shared it with you. Come to find out the story is 100% factual and the sailor in the story was signalman 3rd class Elgin Leroy Staples of Akron Ohio. Watch the video to see how a mother's love and her work saved her sons life during an attack by enemy forces.
The story is narrated by Academy Award actor Gary Sinise, one word of advise though, grab a tissue, this story will move you.
More From KEAN 105
![Pucker Up: Pickle Valentine’s Day Bouquets Are the Real ‘Dill’](http://townsquare.media/site/519/files/2020/01/Untitled-design10.png?w=980&q=75)
![Netflix’s ‘Love’ Couldn’t Resist a Season 2 Trailer on Valentine’s Day](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2017/02/love-season-2-trailer-pic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Toddler’s Daily Nap Ritual With His Puppy Will Melt Your Heart [PHOTOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2013/11/Theo-and-Beau-630x420.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Study Reveals Surprising Answer About What Makes Someone Sexy](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2013/02/Sexy1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![What Job Can Help You Find the Love of Your Life?](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2013/02/Kiss.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Do You Keep Love Letters From Previous Relationships? — Survey of the Day](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/10/love-letter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Bob the Animated Short Movie is about Love at First Sight [Video]](http://townsquare.media/site/114/files/2011/10/Image-of-Hamster-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Five Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Perfect for Her](http://townsquare.media/site/114/files/2011/02/valentines.png?w=980&q=75)
![Singers And Their Animals [PHOTOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/114/files/2011/01/leeannpet.jpg?w=980&q=75)