Modern Day Heroes: In Defense of America

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Anderson-Noble Publishing, LLC, 2004 - 383 páginas
For a country that prides itself on technology and cutting edge advancements in the medical field, it is somewhat surprising that the thing that most catches our attention is not innovation, rather it is the sacrifices of the few for the betterment of the many. These Modern Day Heroes are so much more than dates and events, they are men and women with lifelong stories. A hero is not defined by one single action; rather a hero is forged by his character that triumphs at a definitive moment in time. Heroes that have given their lives in service to this country have given us more than we can ever repay. These heroes are men and women with fathers and mothers, husbands and wives; they have families that they loved and families that loved them. They are more than a heroic instance, they are the culmination of lives lived with purpose. These are the stories of the medic and the lieutenant, the police officer and the fighter pilot; these are the stories of fathers, sons, mothers, and daughters; indeed these are the stories of dedicated, hard-working Americans. The stories of these Modern Day Heroes are the stories of American sacrifice, often paid in blood, that have been made directly and indirectly on our behalf. When the story of a hero is told, people often pause at the dynamism of the story or the virtues made manifest by the hero. The reasons for this pause are as myriad as the individuals who listen to the stories. However, on the most basic level all of us pause out of the simple feeling of pride we get from hearing of great deeds done by our fellow countrymen. These Modern Day Heroes give us confidence that with all of the uncertainty in the world, American will continue to stand strong. God bless our nation's heroes, and God bless the U.S.A!

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Heroes Remembered
12
To Protect and Serve
73
Brave Courageous Fearless
79
One Giant Leap
85
The Vision to Find It
93
Intrepid Explorers
99
American Blood
107
Standing Guard for Peace
113
The Heroes That Were Found
203
Peace is Best Achieved from
213
The CitizenSoldier
221
The Greatest Generation
229
The Men and Women We Honor
235
Patriotism and Love of Country
241
Americas Armed Forces
249
Defeating Tyranny
255

The Unthinkable Evil The Unforgettable Heroes
119
Terrorist Attacks
127
Election Day
131
We Will Not Forget And We Will Act
137
The Flag at Half Staff
143
The Pain of Injury
149
Unconquerable Qualities of America
155
Enemies of Freedom
161
American Resolve
173
Lest We Forget
183
A Change of Priorities
189
Real Heroes
195
Support the Troops
261
He was a Good Man
269
Making the United States of America
277
The Iraq You Dont Know
283
In the Face of Deadly Obstacles
291
Hero Street USA
299
Dare to Become a Hero
305
The Rest of the Story
317
Index of Contributors with Profiles
325
About the Modern Day Hero Award
378
Book Ordering Info
384
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