My Heroes

     I believe a hero is someone who risks their lives for someone else, protects others, or cares about the feelings of others. When I think about everyday heroes, the first person I think about is a doctor. Doctors try hard to cure and help people that are injured or sick, regardless of who the patient is. Firemen are definitely heroes because they risk their lives by going into burning buildings to save people. Most people wouldn't be brave enough to do that. Some heroes aren't as noticeable as a doctor or a fireman, but they still care about the safety of others. For example, a park ranger reminds campers to properly put out their campfires. That doesn't seem like a very heroic act at first, but think about what would happen if a fire wasn't put out. A wildfire could start and people and animals could lose their homes or their lives. To be a hero, you don't have to do something heroic publicly. An ordinary person could become a hero just by feeding a starving dog or cat. In my opinion, the greatest heroes are willing to sacrifice anything to help other people.

Unrecognized Heroes

                                                         Unrecognized Heroes

 Anyone can be a hero to someone. When you think of a hero, you think of a person wearing a cape, someone with gigantic muscles, or an unrealistic power. Not all heroes are the same. A hero to me is a person who is always there for anyone in need and who puts everyone before themselves. Also, a hero does the right thing, and influences other people to also do the right thing. You do not see their faces on T. V. because they know what other people are going through, and have a desire to help. Think about all the doctors and nurses who treat people with medications and save people's lives. These people are heroes in my eyes. There are also true friends who could be heroes. Having a smile on their face and always being happy could change someone's perspective on life. 

Anyone can be a hero if given the chance.

I think that a hero is someone who would be willing to put themselves in harm’s way to help a complete stranger.  A hero should also have the wit to get out of dangerous situation whenever they do decide to be heroic. An example of this is someone like a firefighter. Heroes by this definition can be found very commonly in literature with characters such as Odysseus for The Odyssey. Some would say that heroes are very rare in our society.  I think, however, that we all have the qualities of a hero inside of us, but most of us are not given the opportunity to show our selflessness. Some of us may just not have the motivation or confidence to put ourselves in harm’s way.  When someone does have the courage to help someone in a situation such as a house fire, they should never feel that the person or people they helped “Owe them something.” The hero should know that their action was an act of kindness and not a job they were assigned to do. Heroes should not want anything out of their actions other than what or whom they decided to help, to be helped. So, if you ever have the chance to help someone, consider what the more heroic thing to do would be.  Being the hero in one of many situations could be a huge confidence and self-esteem boost.

What Makes A Hero

A hero shouldn't be defined by a title or a certain capability.  A hero should be judged by the people around him. No one should be defined as a hero if no one believes that person is a hero.  A hero is in everyone, not just the ones classified as such.  A hero is one that puts others before himself and thinks of more than just personal gain.  A hero would want to help out in a huge world crisis or so much as to help an elderly person across the street.  Small acts of kindness can define an entire persons personality.  All people that help someone or something to its desired perspective is a hero. A hero is kind, accepting, caring, brave, exhibits good will, and sticks up for what he believes in.  Even everyday heroes that go unnoticed should still be considered a hero for the things he does in silence.  A real hero never needs to flaunt what he does to get satisfaction from others.  A real hero is one that doesn't seek satisfaction from others for he is already satisfied with himself. That is the true way of a hero.

The Hidden Ones

I was going to write a really long paragraph that I considered to be inspirational about the traditional hero: firemen, my mom, the president. And don't get me wrong, they are all heroes in their own way. I wanted to give credit to the people who I consider "heroes." These are people who contribute to society, and help others indirectly, but also have a huge impact. They stay anonymous, continuing on with their jobs in silence as they go through life day by day. They're courageous enough to do the jobs no one else really wants to do, and slip by completely unnoticed. And because of these traits, I have named them "the Hidden Ones." They are average, every day people: they have jobs and families, and make an honest days living. They are the faceless, nameless people you see walking in the streets. They are the garbage men and truck drivers, the daycare teachers and finance gurus. Though they are not the ideal "hero," (you know the type, the brave, witty characters who rescue damsels in distress and fight monsters with seventy heads,) they are even more important, in my opinion. They are the all-American, working class citizens, who make sure the country does't completely fall apart. Without these people, the foundation this country was built on would crumble to dust, and the nation would fall into a pit of chaos. They are heroes, because they carry out acts that may not seem selfless, but when seen in the big picture, are what make the world go round. They keep everything balanced. A hero to me does not have to be dramatic or strong, or even exceptionally brave. They just have to be willing to do the tasks that save us all, whether we know it or not.

My Hero At Home

When someone talks about heroes today they are usually referring to a soldier or a fireman.  While I agree that soldiers and firemen are heroes, I do not understand why my generation refuses to hold policemen in the same regard.  A policeman will charge head first into a battle and is willing to lay down his life for the man fighting next to him.  Unlike a soldier, a policeman does not have an army behind him. A policeman will run into a burning building to rescue someone he has never met.  Unlike a fireman, a policeman does not have the gear to protect him from a fire.  A policeman is expected is expected to show no fear and be infallible.  A policeman will run towards gun fire when everyone else is running away.  A policeman is always encountering people when they are at their worst, yet we expect them to constantly remain compassionate.  No one ever tells a policeman "thank you" or "glad to see you."  A policeman stands watch every night, witnessing the worst examples of our society, and then goes home and behaves like every other dad, because that is what he has to do.  I know these things because my dad is a police officer.  I see him everyday, and everyday he gives me a kiss, a smile, and then ask me how my day was.  He never complains about his job and he never talks about the horrible things he witnessed the night before.  I only know because is see it on the news or read it in the paper.  We never talk about it but I know.  My dad is my hero and I swell with pride every time I see him in his uniform.  My dad is my hero and I worry about him every time he leaves in that same uniform.

Heroes: All Shapes And Sizes

When you think of heroes, you think of the stories of Superman and Batman that we grew up with as kids. They were always dropping whatever they were doing to rescue whoever was in need. Although they are great examples of heroes, a hero does not necessarily have to save someone's life. A hero could be anyone around you. Every year, about 12.7 million people around the world are diagnosed with a form of cancer. Whether it's benign or malignant, it can be a very hard and troubled time for that person with the disease. Cancer can take away your hair from chemo therapy, and it can take away many other things, but the one thing that it can't take away is your family. They will always be there for you to make you smile even when you think you can't. To me, just being there for someone like that can make you the biggest hero. A hero could also be someone cutting off most of their hair and donating it to Locks of Love, because that one simple act could lift anyone's spirits without hair. Too often we forget who the true heroes are around us. From the soldiers fighting for our country, or to the many doctors contributing to finding a cure for cancer, anybody could be a hero.