Who are heroes? by Gianna Gorvan

      It is no lie that as children our heroes were the superheroes we watched in movies and on television. They wore capes that blew in the wind as they flew through the bright blue skies, saving everyone in harm's way. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, they all fascinated our young minds and made us wish to be as successful in saving others as them. The most heroic in our young minds was those who had the biggest muscles or the coolest clothes, but as we grow our ideas of who our heroes drastically change.
          Instead of using physical appearance to discover our heroes, we begin using our judgment of character, as we age. We take into consideration how these people act when no one is  watching, how they make us and those around us feel. It is so important to realize who someone actually is on the inside before calling them our hero. Courage, patience, selflessness, and strength that is both physical and mental all make up a hero in my eyes. Everyone has their own perception, but it always comes down to the person's traits.
          To me, a hero is someone who has courage, whether they be a firefighter or a police officer, when they are doing their best to keep my community and others safe, I see them as a hero. A hero is patient; doctors, therapists, all of these kinds of people are heroes. A hero must be selfless, and when I think of this I immediately rush to the idea of my parents, though not heroes to all they are heroes to me. Lastly, a hero is kind, friends and teachers, family members whomever in this world takes the time out of their day to be kind is indeed a hero.
          There are sometimes people who do not realize that their everyday acts and lifestyles are heroic, they may even unknowingly save people's lives. You can even be your own hero and by pushing yourself to fight to survive whatever you're going through is what saves you. The least likely person to some, may be the biggest savior for you, or your friend, your neighbor, truly anyone. You're hero does not need to wear a cape or be a knight in shining armor, they must simply encourage you and push you to fight for what you want, they must help you out of the darkest of times and help you reach the top of your success mountain.  When we live in the kind of world we do with scary things happening all over the world, heroes are essential in keeping us safe, in our minds and quite literally. So, when taking a look on your life, who are your heroes?