A hero in my book is someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Spiritual
Jesus Christ
Polycarp
Hudson Taylor
Secular
George Washington
Simon Kenton
Alvin York
I have often said that the two most important people of the last 1000 years are 1) George Washington and 2) Martin Luther.
I know that will not make everyone around here happy...at least #2. But it’s sort of the way I view the world.....