The stories that inspired us in 2020

Our most inspiring stories of the year View in browser Dear Reader, At the start of 2020 none of us could have imagined that we'd be ending the year in the midst of a global pandemic. A crisis that has taken the lives of over 300,000 in the U.S. and over 750 within our own community. Nor were we prepared for the social justice movement and contentious elections that would shake our country to its core. As we reflect on the year, we wanted to offer you a look back at some of the stories that touched our hearts. Stories about faith and hope and loss. Stories about people in our community overcoming adversity and finding innovative ways to face their challenges. Stories that assured us that despite all of the turmoil and uncertainty, that compassion, kindness and love still exist. We also wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our subscribers and donors. We appreciate you immensely. If you don't subscribe, we hope you will join the thousands of readers that financially support the future of local journalism. We can't do what we do without you.  Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! Tommy Pacello's legacy lives in corners, city blocks he improved Tommy Pacello loved the kind of city planning that helps people feel connected to a place and each other. FedEx Express SVP says his career shows how far a hub worker can go Shannon Brown's most recent stop, out of at least 17 rungs on his career ladder, is leading FedEx Express operations for the eastern half of the U.S. Sewing volunteers repair 20,000-plus masks for Baptist Helping hands stitch masks for Baptist Memorial Hospital. Kat Gordon's leap of faith, Muddy's Bake Shop, turns 3 on Leap Day Muddy's Bake Shop began with an accident, a 'crisis of certainty,' a lot of prayer and, ultimately, a leap of faith on Leap Day. North Memphis restaurant 'triple blessed' during pandemic Business at Waffle Mania on Peres Avenue has continued to remain strong, and for the co-franchisee that's a "blessing." The class of 2020, and a lost senior spring "I know the high school Class of 2020 is being shaped by these days in important and lasting ways." Sometimes 'home' is a matter of the heart Couple returns to Orange Mound, hoping to inspire others. Storied careers: Burch, Risher retiring from work that 'hung the moon' Subscribe Donate Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Forward email The Daily Memphian 254 Court Ave., Memphis Tennessee 38103 United States You received this email because you signed up on our website or made a purchase from us. Unsubscribe me