Originally Posted by
Abbey
I have thought for awhile that the word "hero" was diluted to the point of not meaning much anymore. Athletes are heroes, etc. But i recently heard a really smarmy ad for a product called "Hero tabs". Hero tabs purport to make men more virile. I think the word used most often in the ad was "hard".
Uggh.
Uggh again.
Here's a group that knows what a real hero is. What's your definition?
My definition of a hero..
Here goes.
If I can be loved and called such by my kids its more than enough for me! I do not expect false praise from them but love and respect for that's what I've given them. I am 58 years old with a five year old son , Justin. He was born at 27 weeks , one pound and a half exactly 24 ounces, two surgeries and 5 years of serious medical issues and he is doing well now. My daughter is 23 years old , just started her career as a dental hygeniest this year. I've been blessed to know that she already thinks me a hero and my wish is that my son when older and wiser will as well. Thats enough for me. That is a different kind of hero . The hero we so often think of is the kind that selflessly gives of himself to a greater gooooooooood and a greater purpose. This is most often seen in the heroic actions of our military. I have favorites in sports, acting , writing, shooting , chess playing,car racing , poker playing etc. but Hero I reserve for the kind of sacrifice SO OFTEN seen in war.. For it reveals so much more in my eyes. Yet being a hero (small h) to my kids rates higher with me because I love 'em so and want to be a source of pride in their lives ..
Selfish , maybe but indeed selfless in the desired results for my kids. -Tyr
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.