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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MONYETTE J. CLASS AND GRACE
MONYETTE J. “A hero is somebody who is selfless, who is generous in spirit, who just tries to give back as much as possible and help people. A hero to me is someone who saves people and really cares,”-Debi Mazar. My mama is always looking for an opportunity to help someone in need and a way to give back to her...
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BRUCE FERGUSON SACRIFICE
BRUCE FERGUSON Chief Bruce Ferguson is an excellent Police Chief for the City of DeWitt, Michigan. He is an great role model for everyone in the community. I have known Chief Ferguson for 6 years, but my uncle who is a Lansing K9 Officer has worked with Chief Ferguson for more than 15 years. Chief Ferguson is an amazing role...
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MATTHEW COX COURAGE
MATTHEW COX My hero is my husband he is a hero because I got sick in 2013 found out that I had a brain tumor and heart issue he is in the united states army and we have two kids ,he would get up everyday at 5:30am and go to work then come home and take care of me and the kids and the house duties never complained once spent...
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SYLVIA EARLE CARING
SYLVIA EARLE Dr. Sylvia Earle has been a constant beacon for marine conservation and protection for over 50 years, casting a light on the plight of the world’s ocean through science, advocacy and exploration. Called Her Deepness by the New Yorker and the New York Times, Living Legend by the Library of Congress, and first Hero...
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ELISABETH  FELIX LEADERSHIP
ELISABETH FELIX I am a fulltime counselor at the nonprofit Cambria County Camp Cadet program. Camp Cadet is a weeklong, overnight camp for children ages 12-15, which is designed to make good kids better. The camp is geared towards building leadership, integrity, honesty, physical wellbeing, and respect. Elisabeth was a Cadet...
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PASTOR JAMES LOVE BEING THERE
PASTOR JAMES LOVE My hero is my pastor. He is truly a big man with a huge heart. He is for the community. He loves to go out, roll the sleeves up and meet the needs of others. He's a no hands person and he feeds the homeless community for Thanksgivong, he gives toys out for xmss, he goes out and speaks to the youth and encourages...
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BEN COCHRAN CHARACTER
BEN COCHRAN My hero By: Abby “I am fearless because I have known fear.” I picked this quote by an unknown author because my dad is fearless and a mystery. My hero is my dad because I want to do the same things that he does. My dad wants to change the world and so do I. he is an engineer and a great dad. “Like...
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GEORGE BECHLER HELPING OTHERS
GEORGE BECHLER George is a nurse who works with the Medical and Surgical Board and works with doctors to help perform surgeries. He is a hero because he saves lives and helps people who are going through rough times and people who are hurt. George exemplifies the value of Helping Others because he helps patients in the hospital...
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MATTHEW S. ENCOURAGEMENT
MATTHEW S. Today I am nominating my dad Matthew. The reason I am nominating him is because everyday he always starts off the day with a smile. He always tries his best to make me happy and also I know that he would go any length for my family. He always shows encouragement to me and the rest of my family and he always...
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MY  GRANDPARENTS CARING
MY GRANDPARENTS They both are always there for me they always try there best to make me happy and to make me a good kid and they also take me anywhere I need when I someone to take me to a sports events take me to practice also school when I need someone to take me and they have always gave me every thing I could ask for like...
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AARON  CHAPPELL FRIENDSHIP
AARON CHAPPELL what I'm going be talking about is my hero. for those of you who don't know what a hero is let me explain. A hero is a person thats shows bravery and is willing to put others before him or herself there are different types of hero’s including super hero or just people you look up to. The person I'm gunna be...
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MACKENZIE H. CARING
MACKENZIE H. Mackenzie is the 12 year old owner of her Make A Difference Food Pantry in Goldsboro NC. She serves over 2500 people monthly through her THURSDAY Distributions; Senior Citizen Mobile Pantry; Kids Back Pack Buddy Program weekend nutrition program; SATURDAY Distribution and monthly cooking and serving a SUNDAY hot...
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STACEY R. ENCOURAGEMENT
STACEY R. My Mom Stacey is my nomination because no matter what we do she will still love us no matter what happens. She wants us to be successful in our life she works hard to make sure we get ever thing we need. She has always been there for us. She’s very encouraging and she will always want the best out of you....
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AARON  C. FRIENDSHIP
AARON C. what I'm going be talking about is my hero. for those of you who don't know what a hero is let me explain. A hero is a person thats shows bravery and is willing to put others before him or herself there are different types of hero’s including super hero or just people you look up to. The person I'm gunna be...
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JENNIFER P. LOVE
JENNIFER P. I’ve had a hard time deciding which parent I will choose, but since my dad works out of town and I don’t see him enough, I’m going to have to say my everyday hero is my mom because she is always there for me, no matter what. I could be halfway across the country and she would see if I was doing okay. My mom, a...
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OLIVIA H. GIVING BACK
OLIVIA H. I would nominate Olivia because she's done so much to give back to the community. Olivia had been helping the community since she was fourteen, she traveled to help clean places up and donate to people that don't have a lot. She usually goes to places that have had a devastation like a hurricane or a twister and...
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JULIE  D. COMPASSION
JULIE D. I will nominate my mom. Our life is special and we also need help from God. My mom has a career that she has been working on for a while. She is a Christian. I have chosen her because she works hard every day and helps my family. Also she takes care of other family kids. She has a daycare at our house. Her way of...
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VICTORIA  T. BEING THERE
VICTORIA T. My best friend, practically my sister, has been laughing alongside me for almost eight years. We met on the very first day of kindergarten, unfortunately my memory’s hazy from such a long time ago so I don't quite remember, but I know that she was always an amazing person. We’ve been in the same classes for...
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HAYDN B. COMPASSION
HAYDN B. A hero isn’t just a strong man in a cape that flies around saving people. A hero could be a volunteer worker, a teacher, or a family member. You may even be a hero to somebody. My hero just so happens to be my father, which may sound stereotypical to some. Many people would say their mother or father is their...
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SUE D. LOVE
SUE D. My hero is my mom. After she was diagnosed with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) 13 years ago, she retired from her career as social worker and began making quilts for a boys' home. She'd find out each boy's favorite colors, sports team, hobbies and incorporate these themes in their quilts. She also makes doll...
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LISA F. DETERMINATION
LISA F. I nominate my Mom because she is always determined to me being as good as I can and being as smart as I can. She always wants be to be good at everything and if I don’t do good the first time she tells me don’t give until you have done it. When I play soccer or any sport and I fall or keep messing up she tells me...
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INSPIRATION
ALWAYS FINISH THE RACE My favorite movie of all-time is Cool Runnings. It is loosely based on the true story about the 1988 Jamaican Bobsled team who competed in the Calgary Winter Olympics. I loved it as a 12 year old kid, and always kept it as my favorite movie. It is silly, but also inspirational. When I watch the movie now, I look...
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INSPIRATION
CLEAN YOUR CUP I recently started a new job, in a small office, where four of us share a fridge. In that fridge is a Brita water filter pitcher. One of my coworkers complained the water tasted "dirty". It went on for a few days, and she was stunned I could drink the water without any trouble. I started to doubt my taste buds,...
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KIM L. BEING THERE
KIM L. My hero is my mom. She has been there with me through it all and I love her with every inch of my heart. No matter if I am good or bad, she is always there for me and will never leave. Some people are embarrassed by how much their mom or dad care about them not me. They find it embarrassing I find it as honoring...
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COLIN K. HARD WORK
COLIN K. My hero is my dad. My dad is pretty much the most amazing person I have ever known. He sacrifices so much for my brother and I. He works all 7 days a week all day everyday. He gets up at 5 o’clock just so he can get ready for a full day of work. My dad has always put me, my mom and my brother first. He does...
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JEFF H. DO YOUR PART
JEFF H. I nominate my dad because he has been their for me since day one, even when I get angry with him he still loves me, I still love him when he's mad at me. When I fall down he picks me up, and when I cry he brightens me up. He is always in my heart and will be forever.He is my hero because he brightens my morning...
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CLEVE P. COMMITMENT
CLEVE P. I am nominating my soccer coach, Cleve Pechuekonis for Commitment. He is the best, if not one of the best coaches I have ever had. I chose him because he has done so much for the team. The season started this past August and no one really knew each other, which made it really hard to communicate, practice and...
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APRIL C. BEING THERE
APRIL C. My mom is the greatest influence in my life. She is always there for me and I can always count on her. She works everyday so I can have a good life. She pushes me to be the best I can be and expects nothing less. Whenever I wonder off the path she picks me up and straightens me out. She is not only a mother but a...
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STACIE  YOUNG SACRIFICE
STACIE YOUNG My mom is the most amazing person in the world. She sacrifices so much for my brother and I. She works 5 days a week 8 hours a day to make sure that my brother and I have food on the table and a shelter over our heads. She doesn't care what happens to her as long as her children are safe and healthy. There are no...
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ROD HOWARD GENEROSITY
ROD HOWARD Rod is my coach and trainer for basketball, and he teaches me a lot more than basketball. At the end of each practice he gives us a story and a life lesson. He also motivates us and he encourages us to keep our grades up and to train as hard as physically possible. He just wants to make us as good as he can, and...
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KENNY  SMITH CARING
KENNY SMITH My Hero is my Dad, Kenny Smith. He is my hero because he always helps our family. He always his committed to spending time with me. I look up to him because he works so hard to provide for us meaning my family. I also look up to him as a parent for when I get older. He takes us to church every week and also...
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NOAH CLAYTON BELIEVE
NOAH CLAYTON I nominate Noah my close friend because he does not give up on someone because they are not good at something and is always encouraging others and telling them they can do it and that you should do your best and always believes you can. Noah does not consider anyone a lost cause unless they do not want his help...
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KIM H HARD WORK
KIM H Throughout my whole life I’ve been told that if you work hard it will pay off in the end. Sometimes I doubt that, I don’t believe it’s true. Every time I think that, I step back and look at Kim, my mom, my hero. Everyday my mom gets up to go to her job, a very hard job. She is a nurse in an ER. People, everyday,...
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