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The story was all over the news yesterday--a man in New York saved a fellow subway rider from being killed after falling into the path of a train.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/04/opinion/04thur4.html/partner/rssnyt?_r=1&oref=slogin

Why do you think this is such a big story nationwide?  How do you define a hero and who are yours?

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I think the story made the news because people think it’s so rare these days.

Heros to me can be defined by many attributes and they differ for me depending on who it is.

My heros:

1.  My mom.  One of the strongest women I’ve ever known.  Orphaned at age 3 and raised in the Baptist Children’s Home.  A fantastic cook and seamstress, a wonderful homemaker and mom; my dad’s best friend and mine too.  A two time cancer survivor before the third time took her to heaven.  She sewed dresses for the girls in my middle school chorus and baked endless cakes and cookies for any function around.  Room mom like no other!  We watched “chick flicks” together and shared stories about when she was little (and me too!).

2.  My dad.  His mom died when he was 7 and his dad was a career seaman.  He was raised by family friends but worked fulltime since age 9 while going to school too.  Served in the Army Aircorps and the Air Force (never saw combat).  Cried many times when the National Anthem was played or Veterans marched by in a parade.  He also cried when his grandchildren were born.  In front of other guys even!  His favorite way to spend time was standing on a sidewalk somewhere handing out Gideon Bibles.  He was NEVER too busy for his family.  We had lunch together at least once a month the whole time I was in school, and an omlet after church every Sunday night.

Those are just two for now.  I could write a book about them.

Beth

Quite a big story here in Nebraska. Seemed to be the subject of the day at work. Could of ended up much different, thankful it didn’t.  The “Hero” was certainly a quick thinker which I admire, I’m sure I would of spent to much time analyzing the situation.

My Hero’s are the full time Christian workers and their families.  Pastors, Preachers, Evangelists, Missionaries.

I suppose it’s a big story because it’s such a great story!  In many ways, this quick thinking man risked his own life...and he certainly went out of his way to help someone else.  It is rare! I’ve certainly heard enough stories about how people see someone suffer and standby and do nothing.

And now, he’ll have some college money for his daughters from people like Mr. Trump.

Beth I think it’s absolutely lovely that your parents are your heroes.  You are so blessed to have had such great examples in your life.

I can’t think of anyone I would call my hero at the moment, but people that I look up to are usually people who do things or are things that I wish I could be, but simply am not.

Like the others said, it’s just so rare anymore (at least that gets published) to hear about people risking themselves for someone else.  I think it’s big because deep down inside, we’d all like to think that we would do the same thing…

My heroes… my daughters.  They’re only 8 & 3, but it’s not easy to be a kid anymore.  Especially my 8-year-old.  She’s smart as a whip, but because of some “personality quirks” school has been quite hard for her.  She just keeps plugging on.. keeps trying, keeps being herself.  I admire her.

bgrayduck - 14 January 2007 11:08 AM

Like the others said, it’s just so rare anymore (at least that gets published) to hear about people risking themselves for someone else.  I think it’s big because deep down inside, we’d all like to think that we would do the same thing…

Well said; so true.

i have a few heroes…

they are all mentors to me.  katie has always been the main person i go to for answers to tough spiritual questions.  she just cares so much and i can tell she only wants me to grow closer to God in my faith.  ivy is my prayer warrior. without her, i dont know what i would have done in hardest times… she has taught me the power of prayer.  mrs. link is wise and knows so much about God and His truths, and the fact that she takes time to impact my life means a lot.  my youth pastor john is so key in our youth group.  i cant imagine it without him.  God sure knew what He was doing when He sent us john - he is SO grounded in his faith and always ready to share Jesus and love for others.  my parents are such positive influences in my life.  ive been blessed with christian role models from the day i was born.  my friends who struggle with split up families, deaths of loved ones, and almost constant sicknesses are also heroes of mine; i dont think i could be that strong.  ive been so blessed with my loved ones.

so my definition of a hero is someone who is strong in their faith and who doesnt give up no matter how hard it is to face the day.  they are the people who love me and encourage me and are there for me, no matter what.  they set examples for me and help me grow in my faith.  they are the people i love most.