To me it would be the men that fought in WW2. Not some ex-gang member that can dribble a basketball.
2007-01-07 14:37:37 · 10 answers · asked by caciansf 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
My Mom and Dad.
Both grew up during the Depression, were poor, and had unbelievably tough times growing up.
It took me time to realize all they did for me and how hard it was for them, yet they never complained.
Dad was in WW2 and when they married after the war, they had next to nothing but they both worked their butts off to make a home for my brother and I.
Dad died 29 years ago and Mom is almost 85 now.....and I can only hope that I was worth it and made them proud. They've been my heroes for some time now.
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2007-01-07 15:03:45 · answer #1 · answered by Joey Bagadonuts 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WWII guys rank high, all military rank high, all people who have lost loved ones or have loved ones also rank high. The guy who goes to work and comes home to his family is a hero too.
Now the other guys you reference: First they are not true sportsmen, because in "sports" you get recognized only if you surpass a certain level. For example I consider Golfers, Tennis Players, Rodeo hands true sportsmen, because if they do not win they do not get paid.
I do not deny the tremendous athletic ability and work that football basketball baseball and so on take require, but there is NO incentive for a player or team to give the last measure fo their ability/devotion. You see this in the high paid crybabies that want more playing time want the ball more and so on. (Or those who dissrupt teams by their antics on and off the field)
I say give them a basic salary based on their position and years in the league as well as their performance and then give the wining team a set % of each gate if they win.
2007-01-07 22:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pat Tillman
2007-01-07 22:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by Tad D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hero's are the troops coming home in caskets and maimed beyond recognition, and the troops that are still in Iraq that know any minute they may be dead. The Generals and troops have now turned against Bush , but he wanting to send 20 or 30 thousand more to be slaughtered.
2007-01-07 23:01:22 · answer #4 · answered by Nicki 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hero is one who really fought for the freedom of the people and safety of the nation no matter what war he fought for.
2007-01-07 22:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YOU KNOW MY HERO GOES BACK TO WW2 ALSO HE WAS THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER DURING THE WAR. WINSTON CHURCHILL. HE KEPT THE BRITS TOGETHER IN THEIR WORSE TIME. HE ALSO MUSTERED UP ENOUGH OF THE PEOPLE TO HOLD OFF THE GERMANS. ON HIS OWN TILL THE AMERICANS GOT INTO THE WAR. THEN HE STOOD BESIDE US ALONG WITH ALL THE PEOPLE OF BRITAIN TILL THE WAR WAS OVER.
2007-01-07 22:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by strike_eagle29 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Todd Beamer.
2007-01-07 22:39:55 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anyone born before 1930...which are just about gone...
as specific individual? probably Charlton Heston for
his stand on the 2nd ammendemnt.
2007-01-07 22:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maddox.
2007-01-07 22:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by SatanicYoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Christ and I'm NOT joking.
2007-01-07 22:45:29 · answer #10 · answered by Captivated 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋