[trebb]

Actually, I agree with him to a certain extent. The word “hero” is given to anyone who does something out of the ordinary today. Not every soldier in battle is a hero. Not every cop in a patrol car is a hero. Not every fireman who puts out a fire is a hero. Even the guy who stops a purse thief is not a hero. There are few true heroes in this world. Most people who do the right thing don’t want to be called heroes. It’s nice to acknowledge their deeds but the term hero has been watered down to the point where teachers are being called heroes

I prefer the word "Warrior" but will not impugn those who do such deeds by saying they are not heroes - only they know what fears they have to overcome to be where they are and do what they do.

[mrsmel]

Exactly. The very fact that the best of them don’t tout their deeds means we may not know what heroes are amongst us.