What does it mean to be a hero? Introduction:

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 When we think of Heroes we think of the superheroes we see in stories or maybe police officers, or firefighters, maybe doctors. But there are lots of other ways that people can be heroes.

 There are lots of heroes that go unappreciated, such as, Foster parents, food bank workers, even those who just donate to charities. There aren't many people in the world that really are like superheroes but, that doesn't mean that there aren't lots of people who are.

 When you think of a superhero, maybe you picture a hero you saw in a comic book or movie. When you think of real life heroes maby you think of, people in the Armed Forces, Police, Doctors. But you probably miss some of the most important heroes. Some of the most overlooked heroes are people like Teachers, Parents, even your friends.

To me a hero is a person who you can look up to, someone you can trust, talk to and go to for guidance. You don't have to fight to protect our country ,like the armed forces, to be a hero. You don't have to care for the sick ,like doctors, to be a hero. To be a hero all you need to do is simply help somebody and your community,Weather it's donating time or supplys to a food bank or charity, or picking up trash in the park. Like someone once said “Heroes don’t always wear capes, badges, or uniforms. Sometimes, they support those who do.”