B-17engineer
Colonel
Last night as I was trying to fall asleep I couldn't forget what I had just watched. The Glen Beck show. He had a special, non political version on heroes.
It was focusing on him and his son who said superman was his hero.
Back to the point, I had a realization about who MY heroes were. They aren't sports players or entertainers, they are the people that teach you lessons. In most cases like mine, my parents are my heros as well as figures like George Washington, Einstein and Lincoln. They each had a lesson to teach.
Albert Einstein showed how many times you can fail but still succeed. He failed tens of thousands of times but he is still revered as one of the BEST scientists/ mathematicians in the world.
George Washington probably one of the greatest heroes of all time. During the Revolution camped with his troops, he of course was accommodated better than troops there but he was out there encouraging them and not to loose faith. After the war soldiers found out they weren't getting paid and had a secret meeting. Washington got word and walked in and said, "A congressman can help us." he then preceeded to take a note out and he couldn't read it. he said ," Just a minute" and took his glasses out. Instead of reading the note he said, "I have grown old and gray fighting beside you for my country." A tear then rolled down his cheek and he left.
Finally, after his presidency was over King George said," What will happen when his term runs out?" a person responded," He will leave office." "Then he will be a hero." responded the king. People wouldn't of cared if he became king. Washington knew that if he became king, he would've gone back on everything they fought for.
One writer on the show said he visited China and a man had a portrait of Washington and Lincoln on his wall. He asked the writer, "Do you worship them?" and he responded, "No" . Chinese man looked upset and confused and said, "They are real heroes, you should."
The superheroes you see in comic books, I think were created out of fear. Superman during World War II was created during WWII, I for one think that was out of fear and people wanted someone to 'protect' them. After 9/11 what movie was the best seller? Spiderman, it could just be a coincidence I don't know.
To sum up, I think that people thinking sport stars or entertainers are heroes need to open a book. Maybe this Tiger Woods thing will changed how people view it. But I know who my heroes are. Mom, Dad, and the others mentioned.
The reason I posted this was because if I told my older brother he'd think I'm a whimp and my little brother wouldn't understand. Mom and Dad are busy getting ready for guests. I needed to tell someone so I figured maybe I could tell you guys
It was focusing on him and his son who said superman was his hero.
Back to the point, I had a realization about who MY heroes were. They aren't sports players or entertainers, they are the people that teach you lessons. In most cases like mine, my parents are my heros as well as figures like George Washington, Einstein and Lincoln. They each had a lesson to teach.
Albert Einstein showed how many times you can fail but still succeed. He failed tens of thousands of times but he is still revered as one of the BEST scientists/ mathematicians in the world.
George Washington probably one of the greatest heroes of all time. During the Revolution camped with his troops, he of course was accommodated better than troops there but he was out there encouraging them and not to loose faith. After the war soldiers found out they weren't getting paid and had a secret meeting. Washington got word and walked in and said, "A congressman can help us." he then preceeded to take a note out and he couldn't read it. he said ," Just a minute" and took his glasses out. Instead of reading the note he said, "I have grown old and gray fighting beside you for my country." A tear then rolled down his cheek and he left.
Finally, after his presidency was over King George said," What will happen when his term runs out?" a person responded," He will leave office." "Then he will be a hero." responded the king. People wouldn't of cared if he became king. Washington knew that if he became king, he would've gone back on everything they fought for.
One writer on the show said he visited China and a man had a portrait of Washington and Lincoln on his wall. He asked the writer, "Do you worship them?" and he responded, "No" . Chinese man looked upset and confused and said, "They are real heroes, you should."
The superheroes you see in comic books, I think were created out of fear. Superman during World War II was created during WWII, I for one think that was out of fear and people wanted someone to 'protect' them. After 9/11 what movie was the best seller? Spiderman, it could just be a coincidence I don't know.
To sum up, I think that people thinking sport stars or entertainers are heroes need to open a book. Maybe this Tiger Woods thing will changed how people view it. But I know who my heroes are. Mom, Dad, and the others mentioned.
The reason I posted this was because if I told my older brother he'd think I'm a whimp and my little brother wouldn't understand. Mom and Dad are busy getting ready for guests. I needed to tell someone so I figured maybe I could tell you guys
H-man that is why we keep you around, you are smarter than the average teenager. Years from now when I am in the old veteran's home, I will read about YOU doing something important.
My brother and I fought tooth and nail every day until I left for bootcamp. Now we're best friends. Don't let that stop you from having heroes! Guaranteed he has his.
