SCOTT
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Maverick In P-Town

Have you ever thought who your hero was? My hero is my father. My father is this because he is somebody I can look up to . My father no matter what he's doing always seems to choose the right. My father, or as I like to call him, Dad, has always been their for me and I feel this is a great quality for someone to have. Being their for me does not just mean taking me places of things along that line like you may be thinking. Being their for me is helping me out if I have a problem and taking steps to help me work through it. Other qualities that my father along with probably many other heros have are trust and understanding, loyalty and friendship, a sense of humor. dedication and knowledge. Put all on these qualities along with just a great all around guy and you've got my dad!

THOMAS by
Dave from Puyallup

The greatest person in my life is my Hero. He is an influence and an achiever like no other. This guy is my dd and I'm proud of him. My dad always comes through for me when I am in need of help. Wether it is advise or just spending time with me, my hero, my dad is always there willing to help out.

My dad is my hero because he enjoys the same things that I do and he is very smart. He also always thinks things out before he decides and he gives me unconditional love that I need. My dad isn't just my hero because hes my dad, but because he is a great person and role model to society.

An example of this is my dad cones to some of our track practices and offers triple jump help to any one that wants it. I think that's great how he asks if he can help and its great to have him at school and at practice. A day never goes by without someone telling me that my dad is "sooooo cooool" or that "Your dad is awesome" or something of that sorts. And I tell them back,"Yeah, I know!"

VERN
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Taylor from Puyallup

There are many heroes I my life right now, but my dad, more specifically, is the greatest hero in my life. He has always been there for me if I need some advice, it seems he knows you need some without you telling him. It's unbelievable how caring he is for other people. Ever since I can remember he has put other peoples ideas, thoughts, and what Feelings before his own.

One time I went to his work for a day, just to see what he did there. It made feel good to have people come up to me that worked for my dad that tell me what a good person he is. They have so much respect for my dad, not just as a boss but as a friend. Even my own friends tell me how cool my dad is. He can put so much trust into someone, sometimes it's a little to much trust. That's why my dad is my hero, and I love him very much

KENNETH
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Nicole from Puyallup

My hero is Kenneth, who is my dad. He has always been there for me if I ever need anything. He tries to relate to things that happen to me or are happening to me. My dad didn't go to college. He chose the Army instead, but now regrets it. He asks me everyday, "How is school going?" because of the fact that he wants me to do good in life. He has gone through almost everything, from moving away from his best friend to a different state to getting in a fight and missing out on his Major League Baseball career.

My dad has always been there for me for everything. He tries helping me out if I'm having trouble with my homework, sports or anything else. Out of all people in the world I love him the most because he has taught me to learn from my mistakes and try to take things and deal with them how they are.

Victoria from Bristol, VA US

My hero is my dad, James. My dad only had a 6th grade education. He never made more than $22,000 a year in his life. He worked hard physically and stayed the "underdog" all his life. Only until I turned 40 did I realize though that I had the smartest dad on the face of the planet. Perhaps not in the standards of our society -- but my dad was the kindest, gentlest, most understanding and compassion person I have ever known. People could "use" him and he would turn around and help them again. That's how good hearted and forgiving he was. Only after his death on June 19, 1997 from a massive heart attack did I realize how perfect of a father he really was. My dad showed me what kind of a father our creator, God in Heaven, is like; totally forgiving, compassionate, kind, patient and loyal.

Carol from Westmont, NJ USA

My hero is Charles. He was my father. He taught me to think on my own and to be my own person. I never felt that as a female I was less than a male. I was raised to be whoever I desired regardless of gender barrier.

Aliana from Cherry Hill, NJ USA

My father is my hero because he takes care of me when I am sick, and when he gets hurt he doesn't sit down and cry or asked to be left alone he puts treatment on it and then goes back to what he was doing! He plays with me a lot. We play games in our local pool, we play games at our house and he helps me with my home work if I need help. He once saved me also! We were entering PathMark when I slipped on something and went flying! But dad ran and grabbed my arm and I was caught! But then when he put me down I lost balance and I slipped and my lip got cut I couldn't talk for an hour but if my dad didn't catch me I might be dead! My dad is an all around good dude!!

Kate from Lexington, Kentucky, America

My hero is My Father. Just for being him.

Kristin from Montgomery, TX USA

My hero is my father, Ken. My dad is my hero, because of his battle with colon cancer. His battle lasted 6 years, 4 years longer than his doctors estimated. He endured a lot of pain and heartbreak. Through it all he maintained his sense of humor and dignity. He used his computer to maintain contact with the "real" world and to remain a vital member of society, even after he was bed-ridden. My only regret is that he never got to experience the Internet Revolution. He would have loved it.

Grant from Conklin, Alberta Canada

My hero is my dad. He is always there for me. He is loving, kind, and caring. My father is a person with a lot of respect, for himself and others.When something goes wrong I go to my dad. He is good to talk to. My father gives ma a lot of advice.

Amber from Harrisburg, IL US

My hero is my father, Donnie. A few years back, I went to visit my father in Nevada, when he was living there. He had planned a white-water rafting trip on the Colorado river for us while I was there. The first day of the trip, everyone was getting their things together and put on the rafts. There was a little boy jumping from raft to raft at the edge of the river where the boats were tied down at. All of the sudden, the little boy slipped down between two of the boats and into the cold water without a life jacket on. The water was moving quite quickly, and no one was making an effort to save the boy. So, my father, with his life jacket in arms, jumped into the water without even thinking and saved the boys life. Had my father not done this, the boy would have drowned because of the rapids up ahead. The family of the boy was from a different country,I think Africa. Although they did not thank my dad, I can understand this. They probably in shock about the whole situation. I just thank God everyday that my dad is still alive. The odd thing is, my dad never talks about what happened that day and doesn't expect any credit for it. I guess he is just a humble person.

Pattie from Lake Charles, Louisiana USA

My hero is Jesse, my Dad. my dad is the father of five children. he has always been there for any of his children but maybe because i am the youngest girl and always the needest, he seems to have helped me the most. the most recent event was when i was building a house this past year. i had a closing date of december 31 and was no where near being able to finish on time. my 67 year old father, bad knees and all, came everyday and worked till dark to make sure i could finsih. on the day that my family was celebrating christmas, i woke up crying and worrying, he told me to get dressed we were going to work on the house that day too! we ate our christmas dinner (delivered by my HERO mother, Margaret Deville) standing up in the not completed house while directing the painters on what to do! because of all his help, december 31st at noon, i closed on my new home !! he has always been my hero and he certainly was my hero that day! THANK YOU DAD FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. I LOVE YOU!

Denis from East Northport, N.Y. U.S.

My hero My Dad is very special to me. He does a lot of stuff for me. He is my hero. He is brave, adventurous, caring, lovable. He is very adventurous because he said were going camping and I have been camping a lot. When we got there my dad went to the office and he came out with a map and we left. W e got to another campground with a arcade, three pools and a gift shop that had a lot of candy and all other stuff. Now I go there every summer. My dad is very brave. He is brave because he went to the army iand Vietnam. I think he was brave to go. He wasn't that nervous to leave home. He also got hit with a little piece of a grenade in the leg but now his leg is fine. My dad is caring because he talked a guy out of committing suicide. When I had a bad accident with my eye he came home from work and drove me to the hospital. Exceptional people are very rare. My father is my hero because he stopped me from falling off a sand cliff.

Jenny from Oxford, Ohio United States

My hero is My Dad, Kam. My dad had worked all his life to make a living. As a child he lived in a poor, small village in southeast Asia. With no electricity or running water. He started to work at the age of eight and still made it through school. My dad was the oldest son in his family, so he took care of all seven siblings. His father was abusive but yet my dad stayed true to him, even today he supports him. My dad has large rough hands, but they are gentle to the touch.

Daylene from Silsbee, TX usa

My hero is my dad, Jack. There has never been a man who touched so many peoples lives as my father. The great thing about it was that he loved every minute of it. my dad was a principal for 26 years and then retired. He couldn't stand it not being with "his kids", so he went back to teaching high school math. In short, there are no words to say how much my father meant, and will always mean to me.

Bitzonis from Brussels, Belgium European Union

My hero is my father. Because.

Stephanie from Daytona Beach, FL USA

My hero is my father. My father taught me all the important things in life: kindness, compassion, trust, independence, and respect for myself and others. He practiced what he preached as well. He was all of those things wrapped in one. When he was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 36, he never once got selfish, self-pitying, or pessimistic. He fought to the very end with pride, grace, and strength! I will always admire him. Some people think that it is very sad that I lost him when I was 17. However, at least I had a wonderful father with incredible memories for a short time rather than a horrible, mean father for a long time! I am thankful that I was his daughter, and I am thankful that I knew him. My husband and I named our 9 month old son after my dad. I know he would be the best grandfather. It is a shame that my son will never meet him. However, my son will know him through others!

Michael from New Orleans, LA United States

My hero is my father. He is my hero because even when he is not there to tell my when or why i am doing something wrong are wright I already know it because he has such a large influence on me.

C.C. from K.C., MO USA

My hero is my Father, Carroll. When I was 17 and my Dad was no longer my childhood hero, I got into serious trouble, a girl accused me of raping her, but that was far from the truth. I remember the Police officer telling me and my Dad that I could go to prison for what I had done. I was as scared as I could be. Too scared to talk. But my Dad wasn't. Tears were in his eyes and his chin trembled as he spoke these words..."I don't approve of the way my son has been behaving. He didn't do anything that most of the boys his age are doing, but I want you to know he won't go to prison". The he clenched his fist and continued, "If I have to go to prison for him". My Dad only stood 5'6" tall, but in my eyes he was 10' tall. I never went to prison, Dad's determination and my sincerity convinced the authorities of my innocence, which they later confirmed. Soon after this my life changed. I have been a minister of the Gospel now for 37 years. My wife and I pastor a growing thriving congregation of Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, here in Kansas City.

Vanessa Askew from Washington, DC, USA - 13-Jun-97 at 11:46 AM.

My hero is my Daddy. Growing up my father always took the time to explain things, share his thoughts and bounce mine around. He has the best perspective on the bleekest situation and has truely helped me over come every major obsticle to date. From an unexspected pregnancy, to buying my first house. He is the type of Dad that would loan you the car keys even if he wanted to go somewhere, cook dinner to give his wife a break and still take the time to pass thoughts on a book we both read. Don't get me wrong when I did something screwy he would let me have it, but I ALWAYS knew it was because he loved me I was being punished. Even thoough he is retired and thousands of miles away I still have him near in my heart and on my phone bill. To all Dad's out there I hope you enjoy your special day.

Becky from Texas City, TX USA

My hero is my husband David. David is my hero because when we met he was a single father raising 3 sons. I was a single mother raising 2 daughters. Many of our dates were cancelled or rearranged due to some "crisis" with our children. That never really mattered though, because to both of us, our children were priority. I have always admired that about him. We have been married for many years now and I still admire that quality in him. He works very long hours to make a good living for us. In all the years I have known him he cares as much about "my" daughters as he does "his" sons. Our family has truly "blended" because of him. We no longer think of the children as "yours" or "mine", they are all "ours". David is and always will be MY HERO!

Amanda from Syracuse, NY USA