Everyday Hero Stories

Where did your values come from?

We've all had people in our lives who have made a positive impact on us. A parent or grandparent, a sibling who was there for us, or maybe even just a guy who shines shoes for a living? Whoever they are, tell us their story so they can inspire us even more.

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ERICA SIRDASHNEY CHARACTER
ERICA SIRDASHNEY My hero is my mom, but she's not a normal mom. She has all the character traits all squished up into one person.The best part about that to top it all off, she's a teacher so she can help when I need it. Once you meet her she will make you laugh.
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SAMANTHA TIGHE FRIENDSHIP
SAMANTHA TIGHE Samantha is a good friend. I can always count on you to give me a pencil when i dont have one. Also you are very funny and always make my day. Thanks for being a great friend!!!
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MOM AND DAD CARING
MOM AND DAD My mom and dad are always there for me. They always make me feel better when Im sad and do fun stuff with us. They push me to do my best at field hockey and whatever else I do. They always try to make me and my brother happy. We go on vacation and do fun stuff all the time. They are my heros because they are the...
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ADAM JANNEY REACHING OUT
ADAM JANNEY My hero is my Dad. He is my hero because he protects me and my family loves and cares about me and is always there for me. My Dad takes me everywhere it is so fun. He takes us to Disney and other states it is so awesome. He helps me with evrything he teaches me everything like he helps me with sports and...
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BILL MCCALL CARING
BILL MCCALL I nominate my dad as my hero because he always is looking out for me. He helps me with my sports and school. He is the most hilarious person i know and he always cheers me up. This is why i nominate my dad as my everyday hero.
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MICHEAL TASCH CARING
MICHEAL TASCH My dad ( Michael ) is my everyday hero because , he has the most caring and generus job my dad is a EMT and in his job he helps peopleeveryday some are gross some are silly and some serious but even if there silly, gross, or serious my dad still helps them because cares about the people who are in need of help...
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TRICINA BEEBE CARING
TRICINA BEEBE My mom is my hero because she is always there for me. No matter of if I am sick she is there. She is the best mom in the world. She works 8 hours a day at her work. She takes me places for my own needs like Sports Authority, Modells, and Dicks Sporting Goods. The best place she takes me is out for lunch to...
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MR.FORD LAUGHTER
MR.FORD Mr.Ford is a hero because he always makes everyone happy. If you ever feel down, he is the one to go to. Mr.Ford can make everyone laugh. He is always positive and looks to the bright side of things. Mr.Ford is also an awesome teacher. He always motivates his students to do their best. Mr.Ford made my 5th grade...
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JAMIE G FRIENDSHIP
JAMIE G I think my older sister Jamie and I have a great friendship because she loves me so much and I love her the same amount maybe a little more. We always hang out together,listen to music all the time,and she's my best friend and I couldn't live without her.
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BRITTANY SULLIVAN REACHING OUT
BRITTANY SULLIVAN My mom is my hero because she is always thier for me. She is always helping me with everything. She encouagesd me to do my best. I can't image life without her. I Would miss her if she went away. She is my everything.
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MICHAEL CAVALLARO SACRIFICE
MICHAEL CAVALLARO I nominate my dad as my hero. He is a hero because he is always helping people. He is a police man, retired fireman, and my dad. He is helping at work because he is keeping people safe from bad people. When he was a fireman, he was also a hero because he saved many lilves by risking his own. Lastly, he is my hero...
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TOM PETERS CARING
TOM PETERS My dad Tom is a great and wonderful person. He is always by my side and will always be there for me. He always cares for people, and is very respectful. For example, he helps me when I'm sick. Also he helps me with my homework like when im confused or I'm having trouble he is always there for me. That is why I'm...
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JESSICA MILLER CARING
JESSICA MILLER My sister Jessica is very kind. She helps me when I'm sick or hurt. She always cares about others and is there for me when I need her. She hangs out with me when I'm bored and keeps me company. She is very caring to everybody so thats why I'm nominationg her to be my hero.
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MARISSA N FRIENDSHIP
MARISSA N Marissa is caring and helps me with everything. She has a positive attitude and will be sure to make sure I am okay. She's been my bestfriend for 6 years and we haven't been apart since then. She will always be by my side no matter what and I hope that's true. She's been that funny and caring friend till the end....
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WILLIAM DONNELLY CHARACTER
WILLIAM DONNELLY My dad is my hero, he is always there for me. He helps me with homework and he always makes me laugh. My dad is very important to me and my family. I am very lucky to have such a great dad.
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MY STEPMOM CARING
MY STEPMOM My Stepmom Is always there for me. She is always willing to get me things. Also she is always on my side. My stepmom is always helping me study. She is always taking me places and buying me things. This is why i wrote about my stepmom.
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CARL SCHUENEMANN APPRECIATION
CARL SCHUENEMANN My Dad is always appreciating me. He makes sure I am ready for a test, He plays sports with me for practice, and is always kind to me. My Dad always cheers me on at sports games and that keeps me going. My Dad makes me feel better if I'm hurt. My Dad and I play basketball on my front driveway. He drives me to...
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SALIMA VISRAM COMPASSION
SALIMA VISRAM Salima was born and brought up in Mombasa, Kenya, beside the Kikambala village, where the 22,000 residents live below the poverty line. Down the road from where she lived, there was a government school. A lot of her Saturdays, as a child, were spent with children from this school, and every time she went to the...
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MICHELLE SPRUELL HELPING OTHERS
MICHELLE SPRUELL Michelle started her own business to help people who have disabilities; everything from physical, mental, emotional, and mental. She feels that every person has worth and that in the employment arena, they tend to be over looked. She strives to help the students who attend the trainings during and after they have...
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LEANNE JOYCE INSPIRATION
LEANNE JOYCE In September 2010, at age 11, Leanne was at Duke Children’s Hospital waiting for her yearly cardiology check-up for her congenital heart problem. Two teenage hospital volunteers came up to her and the other children who were waiting to be seen. They offered each of them a gift suited to their age and gender that...
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FRIENDSHIP
MISSED EVERYDAY This is the story of me and my best friend we met in frist grade we were so young and did everything together as the years went bye so did our lives I got pregnant with my frist child at 19 and we started seeing less of each other but always found the time to talk know matter what we talked everyday just about...
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APPRECIATION
PAID IN FULL A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the...
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COMPASSION
SHE WAS NOT THAT BEAUTIFUL She was not beautiful. Nothing about her was extraordinary. Nothing about her made her stand out in a crowd. She grew up in a family of six and being the eldest, she learned responsibility at an early age. As she grew stronger and brighter, she instilled a sort of light and cheer to whomever she met. She was...
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TAMMY  LAPLANTE COURTESY
TAMMY LAPLANTE tammy laplante is my grandma. she is the most giving person i know. no matter what she will always go the extra mile to help someone out. she brought me into her house when my mom kicked me out. she has always pushed me to be a better person. she is my hero.
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LEAH CULL HELPING OTHERS
LEAH CULL My hero is my Alternative Education teacher at Arrowhead High School. Her name is Leah Cull, but i all her Mrs.Cull. She has helped me with school so much. Before she stepped in to help, I absolutely hated school and I wasn't getting good grades, but now I find school to be manageable and I don't dread going to...
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APPRECIATION
MY HUSBAND, MY HERO, GUARDAIN I am a neo-natal diabetic of 49 years. 23 of them have been married to Andy. I have always wondered what it felt like to be normal with a pancreas. I knew something would do this. My husband has made this possible. He is a brilliant Software Engineer and works for an organization that makes medical equipment...
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KANITA ALLEN BELIEVE
KANITA ALLEN She is creative and loving and give $90'000 dollars to the pore
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KASEY DELUCENAY HELPING OTHERS
KASEY DELUCENAY She is my mom and my hero because she helps me and takes care of me everyday. She also loves me and I hope she never leave me or my side because she is my guardian.
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EMMY HAMILTON INSPIRATION
EMMY HAMILTON Emerson Grace went without oxygen at birth resulting in severe quad CP. From day one, her life has been a fight and she's beaten the odds to survive. This little girl has more heart and soul and not only inspires me to be a better person, but everyone who meets her. She works relentlessly for the things that...
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OVERCOMING
NEVER NEVER GIVE UP I am a mother of two kids a 19year old son and a 14 year old daughter. My husband left me after almost 12 years of marriage. He was in a foreign country and married someone after serving a divorce paper to me.I have been emotionally abused as a wife and I tried hard to forgive him many times even if to the point...
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SSG. MICHAEL H. OLLIS SACRIFICE
SSG. MICHAEL H. OLLIS My Uncle is the best person ever! He is my hero. My Uncle Mike didn't come home because he died while helping our country and saving his family. My uncle's name was SSG. Michael Ollis. He was in the United States Army and was never able to be home for the holidays or my birthday because he was keeping our country...
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CAROLYN ORONA CHARACTER
CAROLYN ORONA she is always there for me and is my bff. I love her.
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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
YOUR AMAZING THE WAY YOU ARE I was once anorexic and I just thought the whole world hated me. I didn't know there was someone out there who wants to help. Just remember if someone is anorexic it doesn't mean they are different it means they believe in something different, but know you are amazing the way you are.
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