We've compiled the most-shared NBC4 Facebook posts for 2016.
It's a list that includes a celebration of life (times two), two life-saving acts by everyday heroes and a community's powerful display of respect for a slain hero.
Below, the top-five most-shared NBC4 stories and listed with the original Facebook post:
5. The year began with a story that a Southern California family can share with a smile for the rest of their lives.
4. In just a few seconds, a Texas police officer made the kind of difference that lasts a lifetime by relying on his training and experience.
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3. A bizarre drug bust at the border uncovered more than $800,000 worth of marijuana hidden in decorative stones.
2. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sgt. Steve Owen was shot and killed Oct. 6 during a confrontation with a parolee. An outpouring of support and grief was on display during a funeral procession for the slain lawman.
1. Finally, a little compassion is always worth sharing. LA firefighters rescued Potato the bulldog from a burning Koreatown home Feb. 18, then provided him with oxygen, water and heroic doses of kindness. If a picture is worth a thousand words, these images spoke volumes about how much these everyday heroes care.
