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FAMILY HERO:
ERIC PARK
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| Ampuh Puan Nandini is a hero to her daughter, Bella. | Andrea Suzanne Peterson is a hero to her little sister, Lindsey. | Anita Mummert makes a difference in the lives of children, as a foster parent. | Annie Glenn the wife of astronaut and senator John Glenn, is an inspiration for people with all kinds of disabilities. | Argelia Rivas de Prom is a champion tennis player who inspires her granddaughter. | Art Miki founded the National Association for Japanese Canadians to help redress Japanese rights lost during WWII. |
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| Betty Rommetvedt Zagel is a caring mother and grandmother and continues to use her gifts to give to others | Brice Cunningham is a hero to his sister because of his attitude, drive and wisdom. | Calista M. Pierce makes and sells crafts to raise money for the Special Olympics. | Catherine Malonza saved her brother's life. | Cathie Campbell is raising three daughters on her own and works with autistic children | Christian Roberts is a cancer survivor who taught his sister to appreciate the precious gift of life. |
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| Cleo (Yaiya) inspires her granddaughter with her strength and sense of humor. | Clint L. Hines inspires his granddaughter with his humility, compassion and faith. | Clyde Briley inspires his granddaughter to make a difference in the world. | Dad taught us about integrity, friendship, and putting in 100% of ourselves in anything we take on. | Dan & Amy Eldon are not only Kathy Eldon's children; they are also her heroes. | David L. Kaplan is like a father to Becky Weitzman. |
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| David Lissak helped teens get back into school and will be missed by his family. | Denise Buchner is a hero to her son, Oliver, because she helps people in Third World countries. | Derwin and Tori gave Ian, and other kids, a chance at a better life. | Dick Hoyt is a dedicated Dad who breaks down barriers to his son's disability. | Doris Marie Swords Poppler inspired her granddaughter with her community activism. | Dorothy (Mama Dot) Humbert inspired her family when she went back to college in her 70s. |
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| Dwayne Johnson is a role model for his proud younger brother, Kevin. | Elena Vasilishyna beloved by daughter and community in Belarus. | Erika is a hero to her father, Eddie Becker. | Ernest Jones, Sr. is admired by his granddaughter for having ''birthed a generation of leaders.'' | Esther Okafor inspires her daughter to be a doctor. | Esther Pfannensteil inspires her granddaughter with her generosity and deep faith. |
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| Etshteyn Michael was a Russian opera singer and his granddaughter's hero. | Family and Friends A first grade class from New York tell us about their family heroes. | Family-to-Family links well-off families to others in need | FAMOUS FATHERS who created something great. | FATHER FIGURES can be a friend or teacher or even the neighborhood grocer. | Fathers are heroes too! |
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| Gatha N. Hegwood was a hero to her grandchild, Rebekah | George Ritter von Trapp with courage and wit defended his family and country. | Gerda Weissmann Klein is a Holocaust survivor and a hero to her great-great niece. | Grace Croft Montgomery Kelly inspired her granddaughter to return to college in her forties to earn her degree. | Graham Hartley Woolfall was an accomplished architect who is admired and loved by his great granddaughter. | Harry N. Frenchak is the greatest man his son has ever known. |
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| Heather Martina's Aunt Heather leaves everything to help others. | Hj. I.Rochmah was a beloved single mother who raised 13 children. | Hoang V. Vu never gives up; he knows there is always hope and teaches his daughter that 'Every little thing helps!' | Ivan Babak is a hardworking immigrant father from Ukraine who helped build a caring and sharing community. | James John Christenson Jr. is a life-saving firefighter and a kindhearted, loving, stepfather. | Jason Carpenter is a hero to his sister because of his strength, attitude and bravery in recovering from open heart surgery. |
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| Jeni Stepanek is an ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy who continues to spread her son Mattie's message of peace. | Jennifer Porter is a hero to her daughter, Stephanie, because of the way she humbly cares for her family and others. | Jeremy Glick was a hero of Flight 93 and Emmy's beloved father. | Jill Pyle is a teacher, a community volunteer, and a hero to Sammy. | Jillian inspires her sister, Rachel, with her courage and compassion. | Jim Coplin inspires his friend, Shauna, by the way he lives his life. |
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| Joe Pinkerton is a hero to his daughter because he invents things that make the world a better place. | John Baggs was like a father to many. | John Fowler is a beloved father with a true spirit for adventure. | Joneice proved how strong a kid can be to her sister, Kia. | José Antonio Knight Hernández is tireless reporter and editor, a dedicated father, and a loving husband. | Joseph Marcel Shook Jr. is a compassionate community leader and a hero to his son, Joseph. |
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| Karla Diane Hurrell and her husband have fostered over 150 children. | Kathy Eldon inspired by her son, works for peace and tolerance. | Kelly Barnhill inspires her daughter with her commitment to help children with developmental disorders. | Lady Bird Johnson inspired her great-granddaughter with her kindness and care for the environment. | Leo A Strutner believed that if you love the people around you, the love will return to you as happiness. | Lewis E. Seeley was an inspiration to his great-nephew, for his bravery and sense of humor. |
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| Linda Hart is her granddaughter Rachel's role model in life. | Lindsay Leigh Kimmett inspires her cousin to live life to the fullest and never stop growing. | Linh Le provides for, protects, and loves his wife and his admiring son, Danny. | Lula Mae Walker has been a foster parent to 300 kids. | Lyndon B. Johnson was John's great grandfather and the 36th President of the United States. | Mahsuda Ali is admired by her daughter for being brave, kind and caring. |
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| Malick Seck is respected by his community and family for his humanitarian works, and his wisdom and dedication. | Marija Intihar taught her granddaughter the importance of optimism and love | Mark Richard Casagrande bravely battled cancer and was his daughter's hero. | Matthew C. Bausch wants to build a physical therapy facility. | Matthew D. Cohen rescued his brother in a peaceful way. | Matthew Renna is a magical wood carver who inspires his family. |
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| Meredith Nelle Herndon inspires her sister to live life to the fullest. | Michael James Lachtrup has taught his daughter to see the beauty and goodness in the world around her. | My Father, Arthur Newman Actor, businessman, philanthropist Paul Newman on his dad. | My Grandma teaches her grandchildren that hard work and courage can help them overcome difficult times. | My Mom, Christine raised three kids as a single mother and helps women and children escape abuse and violence | My Mom, Michelle helped her family cope and stick together through difficult times |
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| My Sister: Jennifer Bird Women's basketball star Sue Bird talks about her sister and her hero: Jen Bird | Natalie Darwitz is an Olympic hockey champion who inspires her cousin with her perseverance and leadership skills. | Nicholas Nicholson inspires his son with his hard work and care for his family and community. | Oscar R. Ortiz is a devoted family man who became a minister and now helps the poor. | Paco, My Dyslexic Hero Grandpa Paco shows Skye that she can succeed at anything... | Papa Lloyd did not let his blindness keep him from serving his community. |
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| Patrick and Angie Palmer are heroes to the young hero, Amber | Paul Confiant is a loving and caring father to his son, P.J. | Paula Watson is a role model to her granddaughter, Missy. | Peter E. Franz has worked very hard to become who he is today, and is his daughter's hero. | Phyllis Utircia Simmons is an inspiration to her daughter, Miriam | Piet Kroon is a talented Dutch filmmaker and devoted dad. |
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| Puring Estigo inspired her grandson, Marlon, with her love and faith in God. | Rachel Schloesser inspires her younger sister with her upbeat attitude and positive outlook on life. | Raja Weksler helped her daughter survive in a concentration camp. | Richard Lou Ellert is his son, Jesse's, hero. | Robert E. Kimura, M.D. is a hero to his niece in and out of the operating room. | Robert Edward Doherty was an WWII veteran, a noted historian and author, and a beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend. |
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| Rose Marie Thomas donated time and effort to combatting childhood catastrophic diseases. | Ruth Kaminsky Michele's great grandmother escaped terrible tragedy and danger in Poland and created a new life for herself in Canada. | Sadie Dunn is an inspiring role model as a teacher and great-grandmother. | Shannon Holloway is admired by his grandson because he always helped people and had a positive outlook on life. | Sharon Snyder is a role model, friend, and a constant source of strength, encouragement, and help. | Shequitta Kelly inspires her daughter with her accomplishments and her outreach to teens. |
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| Stephen Siller: From The Tunnel to the Towers was a firefighter who bravely sacrificed his life to save others on 9/11. | Steven Sadicario is admired by his son for his work ethic and the way he finds time to spend with his family. | Susan Ence is committed to giving full-time care to her husband, who was left paralyzed after an accident. | Tendol Gyalzur provides a home and family for Tibetan and Chinese orphans. | Theodore Roosevelt Dexter loved adventure and was a master storyteller. | Therese Koutnik is an inspiration to her sister and a role model for girls who would like to become engineers. |
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| Thomas Victor Cordiner is a devoted and loving father to his daughter, Sara. | Tom Theurkauf is loved, honored and remembered by his family. | Tommy Keith treated Matt as his own son and taught him the value of kindness and integrity. | Valdez Family selflessly reached out to help a family in need. | Victoria Akinnitire inspires her son with her hard work and success. | Wati Herlina Bolga Hasli, My Mother teachers her daughet to have confidence in herself and do her best. |
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| William Warren Bradley Former senator Bill Bradley on his father. |
