Hero Blog

"We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those that say we're in a time where there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look." -Ronald Reagan 

Heroes have been a part of many stories for ages. They are told to the old and the young. There are three groups of heroes. The three types of heroes are literary, personal, and a popular hero. Who a person chooses to be their hero in their life is decided upon their personal opinion of what a hero is and how that specific person portrays that. I chose Spider-man, Chris Jones, and Sam Bradford as my heroes.

Spider-man is my literary hero. I like Spider-man because he helps those that are in need, and he protects the public. Peter Parker, who is really Spider-man, was a normal struggling teenager before he was bit by a spider. When he was bit, he got super strengths that helped him fight criminals. Spider-man is more than just a comic book character, he relates to many kids. Spider-man teaches a lesson to fight crime and help out those that are less fortunate. I really fell in love with Peter Parker, or Spider-man, because of the way he cared for his Aunt May.He worked very hard to make sure her bills were paid and that she was happy. That made Spider-man my hero. Through the comic books and the movie Peter Parker showed his loyalty to his family, how brave he was, and how strong he was.

A personal hero for me is a young man named Chris Jones. He is a United States Marine, and also my big cousin. When I was little I looked up to him, and over the last year he has become my hero. Everyday Chris wakes up with the intention to leave at a moments notice to fight for me and my country. He joined the Marines after graduating high school in May 2009, and he graduated from the Marine Corps in June of that same year. Outside of the armed forces he has proved why he is a hero in my mind. In December of 2010, Chris' little Sister, Brittany Ann Denise March, was killed by her boyfriend. With this tragedy going on, he was more worried about my family than he was about himself. During that time he was brave, courageous, and physically and emotionally strong. Chris is leaving for Afghanistan in the next month for a 180 day tour. He is willing to risk his life for me and everyone that lives in America, that to me is a true hero.

A popular hero that I like is Sam Bradford. Sam was the quarterback for the University of Oklahoma from 2007-2009. While at OU he set 15 school records including passing yards (8,403) and touchdowns (88).  Bradford was also the first OU quarterback to win two Big 12 titles. In 2008 he was the Heisman Trophy Winner. During a game against Oklahoma State Sam Bradford proved why he is hero material in my mind. During a play he threw his whole body into the end zone. He did not make it, but it was phenomenal. It really got the team hyped and they won that game 61-41.In 2009, Bradford had the opportunity to leave OU early and join the NFL. He decided to stay his senior year, which earned him tremendous respect, not only by Sooner fans, but by many critics.  Through his years of being a top nation quarterback, he has shown he is a hero by being brave, strong, loyal, a leader, and a role model.
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All different types of people can and are heroes. Heroes are what makes this world go around. Even though the three people I chose to be my heroes do not know each other, they all have certain characteristics that they share. If everyone acted as a hero I think this world would be a different place.