True Heroes

In our society today, we typically stereotype heroes as police officers, firemen, and soldiers. Yes, they are heroes, but that is their job. But what about the heroes who do not get recognized for their courageous acts? I am referring to the type of hero who is brave when the moment demands for someone to take action. These heroes may risk their lives to help someone or stand up for a citizen's rights when no one else will. A single teenage mom who made the decision to raise a child instead of taking the easy road is a hero. She gave up her future for her child. A man jumping in front of a bullet to save a friend is a hero. A true hero does not do it for glory, nor do they do it for money. They do it because they have the courage and strength to stand up and do the right thing. A hero is willing to risk their life for the greater good. I believe we have heroes walking around us everyday. We may never know who they are, or what they have done that is an act of heroism. But they could have done something so heroic that it has greatly affected some one else's life, whether that person knows it or not.