My Uncle, My Hero

What does a Hero mean to me today? My Uncle Steve is a hero to me. A true hero is someone who stands up for a cause they believe in. This can be as simple as being raised to do the right thing and help someone in need or in danger. But it is not just becuase of that, it can also mean taking a stand and willing to sacrifice everything for what you believe in. The perfect example of a hero to me would be someone, like my uncle, who serves in the military. Everyone knows someone who serves, such as a father, mother, sister, brother, husband, wife, uncle or aunt. We all are somehow affected by the love and dedication that these men and women give freely on a daily basis. When our nation calls these men and women are there to protect us, defend our freedoms, or help another country who is in harms way. These soldiers do not serve for the money or the glory. They serve to protect us and would give their lives without hesitation because this is what they have been called to do.