The year may have begun tragically, with a deadly shooting in Arizona, but 2011 still had its share of heartwarming moments. From a Hollywood legend's courageous testimony of elder abuse to a couple's undying love, here are a look at seven stories that warmed (and sometimes broke) our hearts, and the viral videos that helped spread their inspirational messages:
1. Mickey Rooney's tearful plea
In March, the 90-year-old Hollywood legend delivered passionate testimony to the Senate