Dalton's Inspiration

Heroes are ordinary people who help others and make the world better, whether in one circumstance or by leaving a mark on the world through hard work and effort paying off. Many daily heroes do something, in the presence of a moment, that helps others, but someone that voluntarily puts in work to benefit others is also heroic, but instead, because of something other than circumstance.

A hero is someone who puts others before themselves and never gives up. They can be an ordinary person, but it is their actions that make them true heroes. Heroes are people that make the largest impact in a person’s life and has influenced their life to be better. Heroism can be sticking up for others or putting others before yourself.

My dad supports me in everything that I do. He comes to my cross country and track meets and my basketball games. He gives me tips and pointers on how to do better in sports, school, and life. This summer my cross country team participated in a Ragnar Relay run. The course was 202.8 miles- from Winona to St. Paul, Minnesota. My dad came along and encouraged and supported us along the way. He is like a coach. I know my dad will always have my back.

Heroes do what's right, even if they put themselves in danger. For example, in everyday life, people like firemen, paramedics and soldiers risk their lives for the common people every day. Heroes are willing to give something up for the greater good of others.

From a very early age my Dad had taught me resilience. I didn’t even know what that word was as a little girl, but I knew exactly what it meant. Never giving up. The way your character grows, the different perspective you see things, and the content feeling of accomplishment. My Dad inspires me to go above and beyond expectations, and has always told me to set a goal and go for it. I give him a lot of credit for my academic, and athletic achievements due to him always displaying his hard work ethic, and his involvement in my life.

Heroes are people with a kind heart and strong mind, standing for what they believe in and putting their life in harm’s way for the rights of other people. Whether their fighting in a war, Marching for civil rights, saving people from fires or singing on a stage; all heroes have a purpose and that’s to save lives and that’s why heroes are needed and extremely important. Beowulf and Sir Gawain are both literary heroes we have studied and Beyoncé Gisselle Knowles Carter is my personal hero.

A hero is someone who risks, or risked, their lives everyday for someone other than themselves. My hero is my dad. My dad has been there for me since I was born. He has been at my soccer games, softball games, track meets, and cross-country meets. But what makes my dad a superhero is that he is in the air force. That means that he risks his life for other people everyday just by going to work.

Heros are amazing people. Heros are the people you look up to. They could be famous or a close family member. My hero would be my grandmother, Rita Queen or as I call her “Grandmama.” Grandmama always has a smile on her face. She is someone you want to be around everyday. Grandmama is still incredibly perseverant, courageous, and helpful.

Everyone has a hero and everyone can be a hero. A hero is someone you look up to and inspire to be. The dictionary defines a hero as a person who has made noble or brave accomplishments, but we can all be heros. A hero isn’t someone with superpowers; a hero is someone who is doing something for the greater good. My mother is a true Michigan hero.

A hero is someone that is selfless, patient, and courageous, they always put others first without any expectation of a payback. Heroic leaders are very caring, they have a sense of concern and kindness for others. A hero will always try do the right thing even when it is hard or they may not succeed. I chose to interview my grandmother as my hero because she displays all of these characteristics.

What is a hero? Most people would name a celebrity, a scholar, or a super hero. People tend to relate heroism to well known people who have accomplished a something that benefits others. But a hero doesn't necessarily have to emulate this standard. Anybody can be a hero. For example, a mother can be the hero to a child, a teacher to a student, or even a friend to another friend. My hero is my brother, James Allan Garcia, because he helps me with my problems, protects me, and inspires me to be a better person and follow my dreams.

My dad is my trainer and biggest supporter. He helps me maintain my speed and endurance. We try to focus on my endurance because that is where I specifically lack due to my condition of asthma. In addition to my dad being my trainer and supporter, he is my personal coach. Constantly telling me what to correct, how to correct it, and not to hesitate on any move I make.

When you get think of a hero you usually think of batman or superman, but when I think of a hero I think of, someone who is always there for me, supportive, kind, loving person is what I describe a hero. I don't know where I would be in my life right now if it wasn't for my her she has taught me my rights and wrongs, my do's and don'ts, even though we have ups and downs I can't imagine what my life would've been without my Michigan Hero, my mom.

Heroes are people you can look up to. For example, Gale Fiege wrote an article about a man named Tristan Eugene Segers. He lost his leg while fighting in Afghanistan. According to Fiege, Segers did not let his loss slow him down. He had a prosthetic leg, but still ran a marathon, he did not try to hide his leg in the summer, and he even had a specially designed gas pedal in his truck so he could still drive. This man did not let anything slow him down. People that are this kind of brave are people that are valued in this world. Also, heroes usually make good choices on a daily basis. Oliver Stone, a director after the Vietnam War, wrote about what he believed a true hero is. He wrote, “The teenager who says no to crack. The inner-city kid who works at McDonald’s instead of selling drugs” (Stone 74). These kids made good choices. They are heroes because they inspired others around them to make the right decisions. Third, heroes help others without asking for recognition. For example,

A hero is not just a character with superpowers who is dressed in a mask and cape, but someone that others can look up to; someone that makes you want to become a better person. My hero is my grandfather, Gerald “Fuzzy” Fendrick. My Pop-Pop Fuzzy is my hero, because he is a hard worker who perseveres through adversity, he has a passion for all life has to offer, and he loves his family. My pop-pop has a heart like no other and refuses to let life get in the way of him doing the things he loves most.