Heroes rise from many different circumstances out of bravery, capabilities and an iron will. A common trait among all heroes is that all of them have the determination to strive towards a goal, and none of them give up knowing that their efforts were futile. Instead, they make progression against all odds and impossibilities they face, and carve a name for themselves. Heroes fight for the rights of the people and the world out of purity and good-will. Heroes fight for the interest of the public.
A hero arises under special circumstances, as they stand out from the crowd because they are daring and they take action against any decisions they make. Heroes do not just protest, but they make promises and take action and responsibility for all that they do. They can think in different perspectives, taking alternative solutions to solving problems. Heroes make use of their creativity, and act in the best interest of the public. Heroes stand out from the crowd in that they represent the public for their passion and determination for the greater good. Heroes are selfless.
An example of a hero known throughout the Marines who served in Iraq is Sgt. Rafael Peralta USMC Semper Fi. Peralta was a platoon scout who was selflessly volunteering to be on the frontline of clearing the streets and houses of terrorists, despite being not obliged to do so. Peralta got shot 3 times while raiding a room, and he blocked his juniors from a grenade despite his dying moments. Peralta took the full impact of the grenade by pulling the grenade that landed near him towards his body. As a result, 4 marines were saved and suffered minor injuries. Peralta’s selflessness and passion towards his job is truly heroic, and the fact that he wanted to be on the frontline means that he wanted to protect others by sacrificing himself.
Another example is Capt. Louis L. Millett. He dropped out of school at the age of 17 to server the army to fight for liberty. As America refused to take part in war, Millett deserted America and went to Canada to fight for liberation. Millett fought with bravery in war against the Chinese and Korean despite being wounded by a grenade attack, charging forth with bravery. Millett’s charge managed to subdue the Chinese and Korean and they fled.
Elizabeth Choy campaigned for the development of social services and family planning. She served as a second lieutenant in the women’s auxiliary arm of the Singapore Volunteer Corps. Elizabeth Choy continued with social work and school visits into her nineties, impressing young Singaporeans with the need to maintain strong national defence. She was also the first principal of the Singapore School for the Blind. She also smuggled medicine into the Changi Prison for the prisoners of war. This shows her selflessness for the people around her, as she risked her life to save the prisoners of war. She also educated people on the futileness of war and measures to protect Singapore in times of war. Elizabeth Choy’s selflessness towards the unfortunate people around her and her efforts towards the education of protection against war is a true act of heroism, as she has a greater interest in mind – protecting the innocent, standing for justice.
By weihock, wangbo, wangjie, sean chai, sean tay
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