No Capes Required

Is a hero someone who is brave, smart, or always saves the day? Sometimes heroes are like that, but not always. Some heroes save the day by giving their lives, some by giving their time and money, others by giving their love or kindness. A hero to me is someone who is kind, nice and helps someone in need. We have soldiers who go across oceans just to protect our country's freedom, they are the big heroes around here. To a homeless person, a hero might be someone who gave them a meal. The recent tragedy in Tucson, Arizona is a great example of how everyday heroes do not need capes. The news has reported that while the gunman tried to reload his gun, some people there jumped on him. This brave act may have saved the lives of many people. To the families of those who came out of the shooting alive, these people have forever changed their lives. They may have been spared the devastation that the victims' families are feeling right now. A hero needs no cape to feed the hungry, comfort the lonely, or save the lives of total strangers. We can all make the choice to be a hero in our everyday lives, opportunities are all around us.