Who was the last American hero?

Question

Will there ever be another?

Answer 1

There are American heroes alive today, so I'm not sure what you mean by "last" or whether there will be another or not.

For instance, there are people who fight for what they believe is right and good for this country, with no regard for how other perceive them. They fight legal battles to ensure freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press. Everytime a reporter goes to jail for failing to reveal their sources, you're seeing a hero - without a free press, we may as well be North Korea.

People who speak up about the environment - YELL about the environment, even though they might be labeled loonies - they're heroes. Maybe 50 years down the road if we've managed to contain the damage we've done to the planet, someone will name an exhibit containing the last living elephants after them.

There are American doctors everyday walking into, basically, the fiery pits of hell just to try to deliver some antibiotics to children who will die anyway, either from their disease or from starvation or being hacked to death by a rival tribe (Doctors without Borders). These guys risk life and limb just to take care of people who would otherwise have NO medical care whatsoever.

There are Americans everyday that volunteer at hospitals to hold dying infants - may not sound much like a hero to most people, but could you go in every day for 3 weeks to hold a baby you knew was going to die?

There are people that somehow manage to keep shelters open for those who really need them, even though energy prices have skyrocketed and donations might be down.

Heroes aren't just guys like the character Forrest Gump or the characters played by John Wayne or Audie Murphy or Patton. Heroes exist today - they do extraordinary things - they do things that will change the world, even if we don't really see it.

Athletes aren't heroes - actors aren't heroes - your average, ordinary guy who does an extraordinary thing is. If we'd start paying attention to THEM and stop stroking the massive egos of these idiots who can throw, kick or hit a ball, maybe the world wouldn't wonder if we still had heroes...

Answer 2

There several American Heros alive today, however the correct could depend on the context in which youre asking. As far as political heros go I'd say Ronald Reagan simply because he didnt more than any other president as far as shrinking the already over-blown government.

-J.

Answer 3

Oh sure - there's always going to be an American hero - it's tradition! I say the last American hero was Senator Russ Feingold, D - Wisconsin - for articulating the views of his conscience, even when it was lonely & unpopular to do so.

Answer 4

There are so many people that fill that bill; the firemen who ran into the World Trade Centers to try and save others;remember that Fla. Air crash, in the Potomac, about 24 years ago....the person who kept helping others out of the water, by connecting them to the belt, to be carried out of the frigid water, only to lose his own life; The single parent who works two jobs in order to feed and clothe their kids, and still finds time to read to them at bedtime; my precious,precious parents....for being kind-hearted, honest and honor bound,in a world that was rapidly changing...I was a caregiver to both of them. I slept by their side while they were in the hosp. I was alone with them when they took their final breaths. To that last moment, they demonstrated bravery and thoughtfulness. They are my heroes.

Answer 5

George W. Bush is an American hero.

Answer 6

We have law enforcement officers and firefighters. Teachers, soldiers, parents, grandparents, etc. We have everyday heroes around us daily. As long as the GREAT AMERICAN SPIRIT is still alive more heroes will continue to step up !!

Answer 7

Chuck Norris

Answer 8

Honestly?

I believe it was Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in America's greatest past time a near 6 decades ago. His bravery and determination was not only an inspiration for underdogs in most facets of life, he opened doors for every single African American and Hispanic baseball player of this and preceding generations following his career.

After he retired, he fought for civil rights til his death.

God bless the man.

Answer 9

John Wayne

Answer 10

Angelina Jolie(she's really making a lot happen and its wonderful), and yes there always will be another hero-I bet in fact you could be