If a guy saves a life doing what he is hired to do, is he a hero, or is he a guy that is just doing his job? Doctors are rarely referred to as heros. I've never heard anyone refer to a suicide counselor as a hero, but teachers are routinely called that. If a person gives their life to save another, clearly he is a hero, but outside of that, where is the line drawn? DARE I EVEN ASK
I know this will sound PC, but I admire, respect and appreciate everything my parents did for me and I gladly acknowledge them as my heroes! I can only hope that I raise my children in the same manner and that they might have the same feelings for me. When it comes down to it, there are probably a zillion different viewpoints on what makes a hero. It all depends on what viewpoint you want to take.
Even heroes need to feed there families. By some accounts I heard, those firemen rushing up the stairs had fear on their faces. They knew that their own lives were in danger, but they continued on, in the face of mortal danger, to try to save others. Men and women in the armed forces are doing their job also, but protect our lives and freedoms. I don't need a long debate to recognize a hero.
So the minute a person signs up for the military they are a hero? BTW, recognizing and identifying are 2 separate things.
I think people who put their own lives in danger for the sake of helping others are heroes. Committing selfless acts as such makes one a hero, even if he/she is getting paid to do so.
