My hero is someone I do not know and may never know. It is someone I have never looked in the eye or given a hug. My hero is someone who may never come home. My hero is someone who has been faced with death but continues to smile.


My hero could be your brother, father, uncle, son, daughter, or mother. My hero is someone who waits for a letter from home to keep them going. My hero stands tall and proud in their Greens. They are strong, courageous, and compassionate. They will not give up nor stop the fight. They are a world away helping me gain my freedom. My hero is someone who protects me without wrapping their arms around me.
My hero is someone who may not eat today. It is someone who may not have a tooth brush. They wait and pray that they will have the time to talk to their loved ones today. They do not have a normal seven-hour work day. In fact, their job is never complete. They have muddy boots but make sure their weapons are clean. They have seen horrors beyond what we can imagine. I stand proud of my country because of my hero.
My hero is a fighter. A lover. A solider. Who is your hero?