Heroes

Rough Draft: Heroes 2 according to the mass media heroes are sports players and celebrities, which all didn't earn that title. Heroes are the people who's been unrecognized for years that keep us safe, helps the unfortunate and keep us moving forward as United States. Hero's are all around us some in politics, some rich and a lot are just the average Jo’s. We all have our own definition of "Hero.

When I think hero, I think of someone efforts to make the world a better place. Examining the average person who doesn't have a lot of money but still make efforts to change the country, their families and/or communities for the better. We have politics that try to change the world, but get diminished and ridiculed for their efforts. The person who fly's fighter jets to protect us, or the person who gives up their last dollar to feed the hapless is true heroes. “As President Obama traced the steps of giants today, let us also remember the extraordinary things accomplished by the countless ordinary people, who President Obama often calls Americas' “quiet heroes.” (Jarrett, 2013) These quiet heroes are all around us, saving lives and sheltering the misfortunate as much as possible from this sometime cruel uncaring world. Acknowledging President Obama's recognition for the average Joe, take a look beyond the typical celebrities and movie stars to recognize a true hero who may be the average hard worker. Heroes, They are the men and women in this country who have rolled up their sleeves, and laced up their work boots every day over the past five decades to move this country forward.” (Jarrett, 2013)

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Heroes should never be based off money, fame or stardom that was built on television idolization. A hero should be characterized by one's nobility, courage and purpose to better the world in any way possible. We must recognize the over shadowed individuals who strive to serve, protect and work hard for their families and this country.We must take heed when we give the title, “Hero.”

References

Carroll, B. (2006). Early Twentieth-Century Heroes. Journalism HistIngold, J. (2001, June 14). Blind climber at the peak of fame. The Denver Post, p. B2.ory, 32(1), 34-42.

Jarrett, V (2013). 50 Years of American Heroes, The White House, . Retrieved from/http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/08/28/50-years-american-heroes

Kahn, J. (2001, June 27). Touching the sky: Having conquered Everest, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer is still looking up. The Boston Globe, p. F1