Serving 26 years as a medical sergeant in Iraq, Darrin Reuben Lopez was what you could call an unsung hero.
Returning to the States as an Army veteran, his battle scars were a reminder of his service.
After suffering a severe brain injury, he was left disabled.
But back at home, he had no family to care for him.
His marriage had broken down and his three daughters had moved out of his Tennessee home.
Like many veterans, Darrin was in a dark place.
But he knew just how to get his life back on track.
Reaching out to an old girlfriend, Jennifer Faith, on LinkedIn, the two were soon catching up.
Dating back in high school, the pair had discussed tying the knot.
But the lovers couldn’t make it