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We Need A Hero

I have studies the lives of HERO's from my youth, and why people remember certain
attributes as heroic.  I have noted that no one was ever remembered as a HERO
because of selfish gain or the desire for popularity.  In fact, these traits were a blemish. 

The HERO is ALWAYS defined by SACRIFICE FOR OTHERS.  The more black the
background, the brighter the diamond. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the HERO.

I remember as a child being drawn to the stories of George Washington and Abraham
Lincoln because of their sacrifice to our country during times of great struggle.  Later
I began to search for the ingredients of other great men in order to see what made their
character rise above other men.  I studies the lives of war heroes, biblical heroes, and
heroes though out various cultures and periods in history.  The common thread that
measured a HERO WAS ALWAYS SACRIFICE. It appears that we humans have
been hard wired to recognize greatness by something that is consistent in all societies
and cultures throughout time. 

In this day and time, when so many virtues of goodness are mocked and ridiculed, I
think we are searching for some hero's more than ever.  When so many that attempt
to be leaders are really masters of posturing, our inner spirit  yearns for someone who
is genuine and real.  Where is someone we can really respect, trust and inspire us... and
call them a true HERO.  Who will forget themselves and live for others, where are they?

I always rejoice when I hear teenagers say they admire their parents.  It is becoming
more rare and we need it so much.  Where are the fathers that we can depend on?
Where are the ministers that will not let us down?  Where are the political leaders that
people will not smirk at when they speak?  Where are the sports stars that we do not
have to worry about when I children look up to them?  Where are the HEROES?

Who was your greatest HERO and WHY?



Comments (5)

Inland Empire Real Estate Short Sale Pro
InlandHomeFinder.com - San Bernardino, CA
InlandHomeFinder.com
I've considered many people in my life "heroes".  I've always looked to my father.  He made many sacrifices to provide for our family.  He also brought me into the real estate world and showed me the ropes.  I admire and appreciate that.
Mar 26, 2007 01:55 PM
John McKenna
InfraredClass.com - Dallas, TX
It's a wonderful thing when a son can admire his father.  We need more good Daddy's.
Mar 26, 2007 02:28 PM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

I could let yuou in on my hero, John... but you know who He is........

hehehehe...He took my place on the cross......

=-)

Mar 27, 2007 04:02 PM
John McKenna
InfraredClass.com - Dallas, TX
"I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creation of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him." (Napoleon Bonaparte)
Mar 27, 2007 04:51 PM
Bob Sloop, Consultant, Indianapolis, IN
RS Mortgage Consulting - Indianapolis, IN

My hero is my Dad, he taught me so many things. 

Christ is my hero, He continues to teach me so many things, in a different way.

You are also a here, for asking us to identify our heroes.

 

Mar 28, 2007 11:36 AM