Heroes…Unrecognized, Yet Never Forgotten

In all societies, heroes are the product of a society’s perception of someone to be praised and adored; therefore, the definition of a hero is to some degree dependent on a specific society’s beliefs, laws, and interests. Universally, however, I believe all men and women in all societies and of all ages need heroes. For young people, heroes can demonstrate direction and provide examples for how life can be. They can also show the different opportunities that are available for those who try. For older people, heroes can provide many different options. As a person gets older, illusions in life are replaced with hard realities. For example, how can someone cope with illness, the loss of close friends, and the many other problems that occur in life? Heroes are very important, whether a person is young or old, because they can give hope, inspiration, and support in trying times. They enable people to go on through life and can even turn tragedies into triumphs. Unfortunately, it may be ...