Your heroes

[RonJ]

Chuck Yeager, for both his war record and his test pilot career.
He did some blood curdlingly dangerous things for his country. He's a man I'd be proud to salute.

 

[RABULL]

My Dad who is an aging Word War II Vet who flew in B-29's in the Pacific until the very end of the war. He was and still is a great husband to my Mom and a Great Father and Role Model for me and my 2 sisters.......
He taught me how to become a honorable man....

and Theodore Roosevelt.......Teddy lived a full and exciting life to the end....

 

[BE Mike]

I set pretty high standards. I certainly don't paint a broad brush, like some, saying all service members are heroes. Some few aren't even worthy of wearing the uniform. Some folks say that all cops, teachers, etc. are heroes. That is so lame. My idea of a hero is someone who has risked his or her life unselfishly, for the sake of others or shown uncommon courage in battle or on the street. Also, those heroes who survive must live their lives with humility, honor and respect of others. There are plenty of them out there. We will just never know it, because the people charged with distributing the news and the educators don't hold the true heroes up for us to emulate and admire. I recently read a book by Laura Hillenbrand called "Unbroken". It is a biography of a man who didn't lead a good and admirable life at the beginning, but made up for it with most of the rest of it. He was/ is a hero.

People who deserve great admiration aren't necessarily heroes in my book. Many of them are just plain working stiffs who lead good and decent lives, work hard and provide love and support to their families. They take their responsibilities seriously and try to set a good example for their children. Others include good teachers and public servants.

By my definition, though strict, you can find many "heroes" in your own community. They are amongst us. It may be that old man, trying your patience, in line in front of you at the grocery store. It might be that young lady sitting in front of you at church. It might be the cop who just wrote you a ticket. Yes they are amongst us, but may as well be invisible...so be vigilant!

 

[reddogge]

I prefer not to call them heroes but persons I admired and looked up to as examples of courage, bravery, and conviction in the face of adversity. Ones I'd like to sit down with over a beer and have a long conversation about their experiences.

My father
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Robert E. Lee
Abraham Lincoln
Dwight Eisenhower

 

[Bat Guano]

Winston Churchill--rightly credited with saving Western Civilization; Dwight Eisenhower--ability, foresight, could identify with the GI; Ernie Pyle--"The GI's buddy"; "Vinegar Joe" Stillwell--"We took a hell of a licking. I intend to find out why it happened, fix it, and go back."
Thomas Paine--his pamphlet "Common Sense" was vital to the Revolution. Robin Olds--skill, courage, and integrity in a time of duplicitious leadership.

And my Dad.

 

[Iggy]

I have a list of a number of Heroes which include Iggy, Keith44spl, and Feralmerril

I don't know what you been smokin' but thank your for the sentiment.

I wouldn't make pimple on the butt of one of those firemen who climbed the stairs in the twin towers.