because the monument company is now donating the headstone. but more importantly, emouree has taken that lemon life handed her and squeezed out hope. >> her comment was that all of these people came, she couldn't believe so many people cared for and loved her mommy. >> reporter: they always say it takes a village to raise a child. but sometimes, it also takes a village to mourn a mom. folks around here take that role seriously. offering emouree comfort by the couple and all the love she can drink. >> thank you pete >> you're welcome. >> reporter: steve hartman, "on the road," in scottsboro, alabama. >> margaret: "heart of america" is next. lad i can still come here. you see, i was diagnosed with obstructive hcm. and there were some days i was so short of breath. i thought i'd have to settle for never stepping foot on this trail again. i became great at making excuses.