March 2013 Winner
Congratulations to Jeanne H—our Everyday Hero of the Month contest winner for March. Read the inspirational nomination submitted by Kamryn. To nominate your everyday hero, click here.
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Your Everyday Hero Stories
People do extraordinary things every day. They share their time, resources, or love. They show incredible strength and courage. They inspire us by their example. Here are a collection true stories about real-life everyday heroes, written by visitors to our site.
George K.
Submitted by Lisa about 1 year ago.
My dad is my hero. He used to carry me on his back to bed and read me a story--every night. He taught me how to fish in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. He was always patient and understanding. He just loved me. He provided for our family, he put me through college, and anytime I needed a little…
Parents
Submitted by Travis about 1 year ago.
My mom and my dad have always been there for me, even during times when nothing was wrong. My dad proudly serves his country while providing for our family, and that to me is admirable in itself. My mom and dad want to help me everyday no matter what is going on, and that is why they are my heroes.
David R.
Submitted by Shelley Rhoads about 1 year ago.
What exactly is a hero? I think the definition is different for everyone, but for me, my dad is a hero. It's truly amazing how one person can change your life, people who you take for granted every day. People can make a difference in your life, and that’s what my dad did. My dad served in the Army. He…
Cindy N.
Submitted by P.M. Curcuru about 1 year ago.
Cindy, a 50 year old woman, never learned to read, never got a high school diploma. She is committed to getting her GED. I tutor her in reading/writing and find she always does more homework than I've assigned. She is working hard to fulfill her goal and I am amazed at how hard she's working toward it.
Serena W.
Submitted by Mearim about 1 year ago.
My mom serena is my hero because, she is the most amazing person I know. She has fought cancer twice, takes care of my disabled stepfather, and still makes time for the kids, foster kids, grandkids and great grand kids. My mom is struggling with bills and needs outside help she can't afford, but her family is what she values…
William D.
Submitted by Connie Kaloyerakis about 1 year ago.
My hero is my father.He passed away on February 23,2012 at age 90. He lived his life with pure integrity, love,gentility,graciousness, humor, a steady calmness, a devout spirituality and always chose do do the right thing no matter how difficult it might have been. He is the hero to many people and he will always and forever be my Dad,…
Tom Y.
Submitted by Monica about 1 year ago.
My Dad is my hero! He has been a fighter his whole life! He fought the disease of alcoholism and is still winning 30 some years later! He tackled smoking, he got his college degree and was always at dinner by 5 for my brother and I while we were growing up. He has been battling colon cancer for some…
Emma H.
Submitted by Marcus Hamill about 1 year ago.
My grandmother is the one person that has been in my life on a daily basis, for what I can remember, around the age of about 12. She was there, but because my parents divorced when I was 3 years old, I only saw her every other weekend. I moved in with my dad when I was 12, and I…
Samuel Jr.
Submitted by Cindy about 1 year ago.
Samuel Jr. was my father. I was adopted as a baby. He was a devout Christian. I never really realized just how much he loved me and what a remarkable man he was until he died. To all those out there that still have their fathers, respect them, love them and never take them for granted. Don't end up like…
Martin A.
Submitted by Marci about 1 year ago.
Martin is a man who has taken on the unbelievable effort to get to the bottom of the housing crisis, along with understanding and bringing to the public forefront, the "human" element behind so many of the stories. He has started a "Doer" club of people who get behind each story and send massive amounts of email to Banks when…
Robin H.
Submitted by Suzy Shirley over 1 year ago.
I found my hero at an A.A. meeting. I was new to the program and she went out of her way to show me the ropes of becoming grateful and spiritual. Every day she reminds herself to do the right thing, and to be grateful for what she has. She's a mother, girlfriend, and sponsor. And she's changed my life…
Daphnie R.
Submitted by anoymous over 1 year ago.
after a long time, i came back to america. filled with anxiety, joy, and tension of how my life was going to fit in this new world. i left my four best friends and headed on to a new path of life. at first, my life was on rocks and then after a while things fell into place. after i…
Tim T.
Submitted by Noah H. over 1 year ago.
I have been inspired by Tim Tebow. This is because he doesn't care what people think, he just does it. He has been told he can't play Quarter-Back and then dominates. He is made fun of because he talks about religion but he doesn't care, he is his own person.
Stephen D.
Submitted by Stephen Desrosier Sr over 1 year ago.
My story is about my only son and my wife. That I think he is the strongest boy. At age 2, I as his father, left for the US Marine Corps as a recruiter in the toughest places to recruit. SO I was never home to assist with the family needs nor was I really there for Stephen. Then when…
Gudelia D.
Submitted by Enrique DelaPaz over 1 year ago.
She immigrated to this country in 1957 with her husband. Her husband ignored his health and worked himself to death to get ahead. He died in 1963 leaving her with 3 children at the age of 31. She worked in a garment factory for 30 years never making more than minimum wage. She never asked for or received any welfare,…
Dixie B.
Submitted by Angel over 1 year ago.
Mom was dignosed with esophageal cancer in June 2011. The doctor said she had one year to live. She amazingly got all her affairs in order, and still kept smiling as the chemo and radiation took their toll on her unhealthy system. She always encouraged me, even while she was dying. She passed away Dec. 31st, 2011. I miss her...
My Boys
Submitted by Mary Jagoe over 1 year ago.
My boys are my heroes because they have been picked on at school many times, and they still go to school and hold their heads high. They believe and stand up for what is right even though others might not. Giving acts of random kindness to those who hurt them. One day I believe that they will be able to…
Rodney D.
Submitted by Steve over 1 year ago.
Rodney Dangerfield. After failure came back to make us all love him and laugh.
Ramon R.
Submitted by Dan Lambert over 1 year ago.
Hidden Heroes My friend Ramon R. never refers to himself as a hero. After working closely with this Vietnam-era combat veteran for years, I have come to realize how under-appreciated such people are. As we go about our daily lives, agonizing over being late to work or paying taxes to Uncle Sam every April, we often forget that these combat…
Dallas S.
Submitted by Randi Anderson over 1 year ago.
Not born to the best situation, my son came into this world with a heart full of love. He's touched and changed lives like no other I have known. He's athletic. When playing baseball and running laps, he sees a teammate not keeping up with the group, and even though he is one of the fastest on the team, he…
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