This hero portrays the value of REACHING OUT

Everyday Hero: Bob B.

Submitted by almost 5 years ago.

As a young boy, I was quite lonely. Although I had a wonderful mother and a great 'big' sister, I didn't have a dad. My true father died when I was two.

However, a wonderful person came into my life when I was about 5 or 6. He was a young guy of about 19 and he worked in the hardware store where my mother worked.

Bob befriended me and took me out into the hills of north Calgary where he taught me to appreciate nature. He also helped me learn how to fish and hunt small animals. He was the inspiration that led me to enjoy a life focusing on the outdoors and nature. He was my absolute hero and, even after he left Calgary to pursue a variety of careers, he sent me letters that kindled my appreciation and desire for adventure and the outdoors.

Where he is now, I have no idea but I hope that someday I will find him and be able to talk about life with him.

He was a most wonderful, loving hero to a very lonely little boy.