The Ultimate Hero

When most people hear the word "hero" they immediately think of fictional characters such as Superman, Batman, or Spider-man. People usually imagine flying men with capes and super-strength. I personally believe that a hero can be anyone that will go to extremes to help other people and shows unbelievable bravery. But they do not always have to show bravery; they can be someone that preforms extraordinary tasks daily to save lives. I think there are many different types of heroes. A hero will put other people's needs first and are remarkably selfless. Excellent examples of heroes would be firemen, policemen, and doctors. Also, heroes can be average, everyday people that are only heroes to certain people. Such as a father to a son, a teacher to a student, or an older sibling to a younger sibling. These people are always there to give help when it is needed and can have a huge impact on one's life. But to me, the ultimate hero is a soldier because they not only risk their lives everyday, but they also have to leave their families and friends to move to a foreign country. This sacrifice shows just how much other peoples lives mean to them, and how much they are willing to give up to save and protect the people of their country. They know that they are putting their lives in danger at all times. They are not forced to do what they do, but simply volunteer to put their lives at risk, with no knowledge of when they will return to their safe home, if they return at all. Soldiers, to me, are the epitome of heroes because of all of their selflessness, courage, and willingness to die for others. No matter who you are; a policeman, firefighter, doctor, or simply a teacher, you can be a hero by making an impact on someone's life.