Heroes Roam the Earth

"Heroes are never perfect, but they're brave, they're authentic, they're courageous,
determined, discreet, and they've got grit."
- Wade Davis
Canadian Scientist

I believe in heroes.  I grew up in a day when we had heroes all around us.  Some were pretend, like cowboys, adventurers and Super Heroes.  Some were very real like soldiers, sailors and astronauts.  The thing heroes all had in common was that they were good, wholesome, brave, and always did what was right.  Many of the people have changed, however, the qualities of a true hero has not.

                Somewhere along the way we started to make the villains the heroes.  Society holds us those who are immoral, dishonest and behave badly as the examples for our young to see.  Those who, do to their position in life, should be the examples of right and good and examples of getting away with wrong and teachers of corruption and dishonesty.

                However, there are still heroes in the land.  Every now and then we stop to check ourselves and make sure we can still see them.  We have special events, like this Veteran's Day, were we recognize that some have willing stepped into the heroes circle and shown that right is still alive.  I am so thankful that in spite of all the wrong we may see around us, we can still find heroes everywhere.

                Take time this special day to honor these heroes.  Also, allow the fire to be rekindled in us that we once again place the value of hero qualities in our society.  May we stand for what is right, good and wholesome and fight the evils of dishonesty, corruption and wickedness.  The only hope for our society is not our government or our sports and entertainment  figures.  It is the common hero who is around every corner and who is still worthy of our honor and respect.
 

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