David R

I think there are many heroes in the world but I definitely think my dad is one of them. Many people probably have written about their parents but my dad is definitely a hero, he has been gone for a very long time fighting the war in Iraq (he's stationed in Kuwait) and still trying to find every second to call and come back here.

I know he's a hero because even though he's gone fighting for our country, he still keeps up all our values and tells us everyday to be the best people we can be everyday. He reminds me of that guy in the commercial for this website with the guy who let the other people take the cab ride. He is always doing things for people like that. He keeps up his good spirits even in times of need and he is always here for his country and his family and that is what makes him truly a hero, not just for the family but for all Americans!

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Nicholas M from Maringouin, LA OCTOBER 21, 2008
I like this story.
Taylor W from Nebraska OCTOBER 1, 2008
I think that telling someone you can trust about something like that was the right thing to do. I'm glad you made the right decision and I hope you get better.
Ram from Nepal DECEMBER 24, 2007
Friendship is very important for our lives. I could not live without friendship.
Isiaku G. from Nigeria DECEMBER 23, 2007
Nothing is as good as having some one you trust around you.
Sanjay Dalui from Kolkata, India OCTOBER 25, 2007
In the world there are no higher valued things than friendship.
Zillah V. from Philippines SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
Trust means a lot and it can turn into a love which will never be forgotten for the rest of our lives.
ann s from australia AUGUST 23, 2007
good on you girl! i myself have battled a long going eating disorder and am proof that you can do it! never give up hope n learn to face and feel your emotions.. let it all out and you will feel cleansed and free
Christian O. from Lagos, Nigeria AUGUST 15, 2007
Friendship: you may never know what you are missing till you don't have it.
KK from Boston, Massachusetts USA AUGUST 13, 2007
To know others are there between our true selves and our shaddows is really one of lifes most beautifulest gifts.
Tarun G. from India JULY 28, 2007
Friendship makes the foundation of new happiness.
jensilyne T from philipines JULY 26, 2007
sometimes we have to learn to trust in order to make things become bearable for ourselves and eventually overcome it.
Lucia O from Ogun State, Nigeria MAY 20, 2007
Friendship. What would we do without them?
Anonymous MAY 17, 2007
"It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust." --Samuel Johnson
pj from india MAY 10, 2007
There's only one relation that outstands others and that's trust. You have come a great way.
徐婷 from CHINA APRIL 18, 2007
I am glad that you can trust others now. Friendship is necessary for us and it is based on trust.
azian from malaysia APRIL 3, 2007
there are still good people around us...don't worry
suky from england,greater manchester MARCH 24, 2007
its sad that many people can't trust other people because of past betrayal, but i can't see a way out of it apart from people just not letting people down

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