louis cardinal great stan musial, the first big leaguer to make six figures. >> even more shocking, he asked for a pay cut when he didn't perform up to his own expectations. >> reporter: there were emotional moments as mr. obama described the extraordinary life of poet maya angelou. >> she has inspired countless others. >> reporter: and a few light-hearted moments as well. president obama pointed out for all the money warren buffett has made in his lifetime, he's just as well known for giving back to others and his modesty. >> i should point out, he's so thrift y hi to give him a white house tie. the last time he came here to visit. >> reporter: the president said this is an event he looks forward to each year. a chance to meet with and honor extraordinary people. rob and vinita? >>> a florida family is blaming paramedics for the death of their father who was pronounced dead when he wasn't. 70-year-old leroy tavber collapsed at his home and emergency responders performed cpr but declared him dead 30 minutes later. but when the mortician arrived, he started moving. he was rushed to the

louis cardinal great stan musial, the first big leaguer to make six figures. >> even more shocking, he asked for a pay cut when he didn't perform up to his own expectations. >> reporter: there were emotional moments as mr. obama described the extraordinary life of poet maya angelou. >> she has inspired countless others who have known injustice and misfortune in their own lives. >> reporter: and a few light-hearted moments as well. president obama pointed out for all the money warren buffett has made in his lifetime, he's just as well known for giving back to others. and his modesty. >> i should point out, he's so thrifty i had to give him a white house tie the last time he came here to visit. >> reporter: the president said this is an event he looks forward to each year. a chance to meet with and honor extraordinary people. rob and vinita? >>> a florida family is blaming paramedics for the death of their father who was pronounced dead when he wasn't. 70-year-old leroy tarver collapsed at his home and emergency responders performed cpr but declared him dead 30 minutes later. but when th