Everyday Hero Stories

Where did your values come from?

We've all had people in our lives who have made a positive impact on us. A parent or grandparent, a sibling who was there for us, or maybe even just a guy who shines shoes for a living? Whoever they are, tell us their story so they can inspire us even more.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
HELPING THE YOUTH I was in a drunk driving accident in 2006, and my friend passed away. I made a mistake that others will not forgive. Every week I speak to kids in drivers ed classes, churches, and group meetings around my county and state. I tell them about the dangers of drinking and driving and the damages it causes. I tell...
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FRIENDSHIP
ELISHA M Before I became friends with Elisha, I thought I was a generally good person. Now I've been friends with Elisha for around one month and I have already learned that character is more than good intentions. He has taught me to be honest, hardworking, to forgive others, and so much more that has changed my world...
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KINDNESS
LOOKS LIKE Y'ALL ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE Article from my local newspaper: http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20111008/NEWS/110080352/Dreams-come-true-despite-disability?odyssey=tab|topnews|img|Home FLOWOOD — Northwest Rankin High student Katelyn Simpson was living a Cinderella fairy tale moment Friday night when the senior was named homecoming...
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HONESTY
THE KEY AND THE SCHOOLWORK Nothing good happened the time I lied. You will never get away with lying and not always thinking. You’ll almost always get caught. The time I lied my mom was gone and I was with my dad, we were at my brothers football game and I asked my dad if I could go get something from the car. He said yes and gave me the...
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COURAGE
CHRISTOPHER C My son works in a building where ammonia is used under pressure as a coolant. The machine failed and released 100 pounds of pressurized ammonia into the air. Someone rushed up to him with a gas mask and told him what happened. He told the guy he needed another gas mask, took the mask he had, ran into the gas and...
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COMPASSION
MAKING A DIFFERENCE My name is Kevin Walls and I was abandoned at age 3. Before I was abandoned, my three brothers and I went through terrible molestation and beatings in Turlock, CA. I want to say that I have been through a lot in life. I was fortunate to find a lady like Winifred Phillips who already had taken in 34 foster kids...
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HOPE
NEW BEGINNING Hi. My name is Lee. All my life people have told me that I was bright and that I had a lot of potential. I usually did really good in school and I even got a scholarship to a really good college. The only thing that I wasn't good at was making friends. I was so shy and timid that I had a hard time talking to...
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LIVE LIFE
GRANDPA F My hero is my grandpa Fosdick. He is my hero because he is smart and was a great football player. He also could have gone to college to play football, but he could not take the opportunity. He loves to go fishing at the cabin and takes me along whenever I can go.
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TRUE BEAUTY
NATALIE T My five year old daughter, Natalie, is my hero. She was born with Cerebral Palsy due to birth trauma. She had tonic clonic seizures right after birth. She has beaten all of the odds that were laid against her from the best doctors. They said she'd never walk. She jumps, climbs, and runs. Her speech is really slow...
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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
NEVER GIVE UP Hi, my name is Maria. I am sixteen. I am super-skinny. So skinny my ribs poke out when I stretch. I'm always known as the "cute and innocent one" at school. I'm a goody-two-shoes. I stink at sports. I would never win in an arm wrestle. Despite my physical weakness, I'm probably stronger than ten people combined....
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LOVE
MOO B My moo helps me everyday. I'm worried about my future and how school is going. She gives me strength to continue and not break down everyday. I Love her and know I wouldn't be able to get through college without her.
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CLASS AND GRACE
BECOMING A GIRL Being a Girl. When she was a little girl, Chena used to be very sneaky and messy. But as she grew older she got worse. Then one day she got asked on a date by the most popular guy in high school. So of course, she was so exited. She got her mother to buy a gorgeous new outfit and some nice necklaces. But...
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COURAGE
SUE B My hero is my mom because she helps me with everything. My dad helps me too. And I get everything done when they help me. They help me a lot. For example, when I have difficult homework, they do their best to help.
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HARD WORK
GRAMPA D My hero is my Grampa. The reason he is my hero is because he is a hard worker and he is good at hunting. He takes me hunting every day after school and if I get a bird, he says "nick job" and if I miss one, he says, "it's okay". And that is my hero.
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COURAGE
CAMBI B She is my hero because she survived heart surgery. She overcame it by slowing down. Now she works two jobs, one is Subway at pickle man’s, the other is Coin Laundry. Right now, she has 6 people living in her house. My mom is a true hero.
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LEADERSHIP
MY HERO MY HERO My hero is my mom because she never gives up, takes on the responsibility of three kids, and teaches me that I can be independent. She got a divorce and had a heart attack and survived it. Here are some reasons why my mom is my hero; first, she never gives up. When we were in Illinois we were struggling...
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CARING
MANDY AND KEITH B My heroes are my mom and dad. They are my heroes because they help me when I am sick or hurt. For example, when I was sick they would bring me food or water. Also they will help anyone that is sick or hurt. When my brother and sister were sick my parents would help them. They will work until they can't. My heroes...
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LOVE
JIM Z My hero is my dad. He is my hero because he supports me, helps me, and provides for me. I know he loves me and I love him. That is my hero.
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STRENGTH
SKIP B My Grandfather he is the best. He always looks out for my best interest. He does so many things with me. He is one of the best hunters and fishermen I have ever met. He works hard every day. He owns a deer ranch, a horse, 2 cats ,1 dog and 3 chickens. Our favorite thing to do together is to go bear baiting and...
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DETERMINATION
ART AND CAROL S My Grandma is my hero because she had health problems in the past that she was determined to get through. My grandma had cancer when I was in kindergaten. I did not know what was going on at the time but it must have been so tough knowing that half of her sisters died from this. Maybe that's what drove her to...
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LOVE
NINA B My hero is my grandma. She died from Alzheimer's on March 30th 2008. Alzheimer’s is a disease that makes you have memory loss, thinking, and behavior changes. Before she died we had spent Christmas together and when I was a baby she took care of me a lot. She taught me how to swim in her pool and she gave me this...
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COURAGE
MAM & DAD B My heroes are my parents because they have helped me in my life. Like when I have homework. They have also helped me through hard times too. For example, when my grandpa passed away they gave me a lot of support. Another reason why they are my heroes is that they have taught me a lot of things in life and they...
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LEARNING
SUE M Well, I had to think about one of my heroes. My hero is my grandma. She had stage 3 lung cancer. Her doctor said she would only live for 2 months. But she lived for 4 years. She passed away last year. She is the strongest person I know. She has taught me so much. For example, never let something bad get you down....
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COURAGE
WILL COBE C My hero is my dad. He travels all over the USA. He served in the Navy for 2 years and earned three medals. I miss him when he leaves for work. He is gone for 3-4 days. He had his appendix removed because he got food poisoning. I was not able to hug him for 2 weeks, he was very pale when he got back home. He...
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LOVE
MOM My hero is my mommy because she never gives up. She always keeps her chin up. She does what she needs to do, when she needs to. She works about every day. She feeds 3 kids plus herself and Rich. She always has time for Austin, Aaron, and I. I love her a lot.
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AMBITION
ANGIE D My hero is my aunt, Angie. In February 2008, she was hit by a drunk driver. Not that much damage happened to her. Later on in the year, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was tough to get through. I don't know if she still has breast cancer, but I do know that she is getting better. Soon she says that she...
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OVERCOMING
TAYLOR R Taylor is my hero because she was just in a recent car accident. She is now in Ann Arbor fighting to live. She was smashed by the car in the accident and broke almost every bone waist down and cut her liver open. I can’t believe she is still alive. I hope that she will live every day and I know she will make...
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SACRIFICE
JOHNATHAN T Most people personally know their heroes or have at least interacted with them. Unfortunately, I haven't had the honor to do either of those. Johnathan was killed in Afghanistan the same time I was deployed to that region and we were set to go home around the same time. What I experienced in Afghanistan changed...
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COMPASSION
TEARS FROM JOY AND SORROW As a geriatric home health nurse, I come across so many seniors having difficulties. I have been told by other nurses to be "more clinical" and not "spoil" my patients. Is it spoiling them to pick up their medications or wash their dishes? I am not ashamed to cry when one of them passes on. Without the joy they...
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COMMITMENT
EDWARD (BABE) G My Uncle Babe, Medal of Honor recipient. Awarded posthumously for actions during the Korean War. The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Private First Class Edward Gomez (MCSN: 1102547), United States Marine Corps,...
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REACHING OUT
THE HISTORY LADY HAS SPENT MANY YEARS ENTERTAINING SENIORS For the past 16 years, 70-year-old Jeanette Alessio-Way--also called "The History Lady" and "lady with the stuff"--has been giving up to 85 entertaining presentations every month in southern California at senior residences, social-service organizations and similar venues. Her presentations are unique because...
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CHARACTER
MARIE A I am a college student with a learning disability and because of this I require the help of tutors to get me through my classes. In previous years at school when I sign up for a peer tutoring appointment I always have disclosed my learning disability to the tutor so they can better help me. But I have encountered...
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PASSION
STEVE J He was an adopted child. He dropped out of college. He was fired from the company he himself created. Yet, he kept doing work that he was passionate about. Not one bit concerned about the happenings around him. It was because of his passion that he created great products for Apple and today his company is the...
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