Who Is Your Hero?

Skywalker · 11-20-2008, 05:25 PM

A couple of weeks ago people were saying what fictional or nonfictional person they wanted to be! We also had a thread about superpowers!

But who are the real heroes in our lives? The people we emulate and gain strength from?

Who is your hero and why?

LasciviousXXX · 11-20-2008, 05:44 PM

Who is my hero????

Poker. seriously

Genetic Defect · 11-20-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Who is my hero????

Poker. seriously

..... I would have to agree

and yes I too am serious

11-20-2008, 05:52 PM

My deceased "Papa" Darrell Tow, he was an Army SSG and Drill Sergeant, he once jumped out of a tree and killed a wild boar with a ka-bar (true story, my aunt has the head to prove it and photos), he was also the most hard working man, I knew. I sure do miss him. R.I.P.

DavenportESQ · 11-20-2008, 05:55 PM

Pat Tillman - Everything about him from when he was a walk on at ASU. To Leaving the NFL to serve his country. Someone I admire from so many different perspectives

smitdavi · 11-20-2008, 06:07 PM

My Dad....he's been through some tough times and yet he has provided for me and my sister. He's a good man with the best intentions and I admire him for that. He always has the best attitude no matter what the circumstances. I'd love to be half the man he is

11-20-2008, 08:07 PM

My wife, Alina.

Brought three fantastic young men into this world.

Raised them to be good humans.

Works tirelessly.

Always sees the best in each person.

Never to judge.

The glass is always half full.

Loves unconditionally.

She will make an unbelievable Angle one day, if shes not already.

Bruzee · 11-20-2008, 08:48 PM

My wife.....

11-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Ben Franklin, for real.

He barely worked 4 hours a day and look what he did, he was a gentleman, a genius a patriot, a leader, a player, and from all accounts just a swell guy to have a drink with.

smokin5 · 11-20-2008, 09:08 PM

Benjamin Franklin x 2!
Genius, statesman & party animal!!
This is one person I would have loved to
meet & have a drink (& a smoke) with.

cigarwife · 11-20-2008, 09:39 PM

You!

11-20-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarwife

You!

I see you settle for mediocrity.

AAlmeter · 11-20-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

I see you settle for mediocrity.

Hell, depending on who she directed that at, the mediocrity statement could be a compliment! God knows I'd be thrilled with it.

Skywalker · 11-21-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarwife

You!

For those who said Parents or Spouses, I think there is no higher privilege or honor than to be seen as a hero in the eyes of our sons', daughters', or spouses'!

With great power comes great responsibility!
- As stated by Peter Parker and his uncle Ben

gettysburgfreak · 11-21-2008, 09:10 AM

My parents for helping me be the person I am today. They mean the world to me.

-Abraham Lincoln
-Robert E. Lee
-Josh Beckett
-Pedro Martinez
-Author/historian and great friend Gregory A. Coco
-Author and good friend William Frassanito

icehog3 · 11-21-2008, 09:21 AM

My parents for all they taught me.

My Grandfather for helping me become the first college graduate in my family.

The Troops who put "Freedom Ain't Free" on the line every day.

Chris Chelios for proving that sometimes the old guys can still play.

11-20-2008, 09:58 PM

My mom. Single, she raised my sister and me and went to school. She worked her ass off. I didn't see her much when I was younger but now that I'm out on my own I realize how hard it must have been for her. Between my medical problems as a child, my sister struggling with her school work, my mom's own schooling, providing for us, and trying to have a social life she did what I can't imagine doing. How hard she worked astounds me now that I'm able to think about it from an adult perspective. Yeah, she's nuts but I love her.

jjirons69 · 11-20-2008, 10:22 PM

Dad...too many reasons to mention. It's why I'm who I am, plain and simple. I can only strive to be the same for my kids.

Mom...very close second!

11-21-2008, 10:50 PM

My father, BarneyBandMan, who makes it harder for me to become half the man he is by being more awesome every day.

forgop · 11-22-2008, 09:51 AM

My dad hands down...

About 7 years ago, his appendix ruptured and he went a full month before he knew what happened. He was deathly ill and finally got him to the hospital as he thought he was just having back pain. It took them 4 days to realize what happened and he made it through that. During surgery to clean that mess out, they found a tumor and removed what they could. In Jan 2007, doctors gave him just 2 days to live because of an obstruction and failing kidneys, but he pulled through. My wife was pregnant at the time with his only grandson and we shared with him that my son would be named after him and it brought him to tears.

He battled cancer for more than 6 years before he passed away on January 20, 2008. He never complained and he never gave up the fight until 2 days before he died. It was painful to watch the person you looked up to the most spend his final 6 months losing over 150# and how he lived the last few months. I hated to see him suffer any longer though.

Over the past five years, I spent a lot of time working 2nd or 3rd shift, so I'd call him late at night quite often and just talk for a while. I miss being able to just pick up the phone and hear his voice more than anything. This will be my first Christmas without my dad, mom, and one of my grandmothers as I've lost all 3 of them this year, so it's going to be a rough month for me.

11-20-2008, 05:25 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Who Is Your Hero? A couple of weeks ago people were saying what fictional or nonfictional person they wanted to be! We also had a thread about superpowers! But who are the real heroes in our lives? The people we emulate and gain strength from? Who is your hero and why?

11-20-2008, 05:44 PM	#2
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Who is my hero???? Poker. seriously

11-20-2008, 05:52 PM	#4
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My deceased "Papa" Darrell Tow, he was an Army SSG and Drill Sergeant, he once jumped out of a tree and killed a wild boar with a ka-bar (true story, my aunt has the head to prove it and photos), he was also the most hard working man, I knew. I sure do miss him. R.I.P.

11-20-2008, 05:55 PM	#5
DavenportESQ Vaya Con Dios Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Chicago Posts: 787 Trading: (15)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Pat Tillman - Everything about him from when he was a walk on at ASU. To Leaving the NFL to serve his country. Someone I admire from so many different perspectives __________________ I was gambling in Havana I took a little risk Send lawyers, guns and money

11-20-2008, 06:07 PM	#6
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My Dad....he's been through some tough times and yet he has provided for me and my sister. He's a good man with the best intentions and I admire him for that. He always has the best attitude no matter what the circumstances. I'd love to be half the man he is

11-20-2008, 08:07 PM	#7
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My wife, Alina. Brought three fantastic young men into this world. Raised them to be good humans. Works tirelessly. Always sees the best in each person. Never to judge. The glass is always half full. Loves unconditionally. She will make an unbelievable Angle one day, if shes not already.

11-20-2008, 08:48 PM	#8
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My wife..... __________________

11-20-2008, 08:49 PM	#9
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Ben Franklin, for real. He barely worked 4 hours a day and look what he did, he was a gentleman, a genius a patriot, a leader, a player, and from all accounts just a swell guy to have a drink with.

11-20-2008, 09:08 PM	#10
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Benjamin Franklin x 2! Genius, statesman & party animal!! This is one person I would have loved to meet & have a drink (& a smoke) with. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

11-20-2008, 09:39 PM	#11
cigarwife Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Heather Location: Chico, Ca Posts: 78 Trading: (1)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? You! __________________ -Heather

11-21-2008, 09:10 AM	#15
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My parents for helping me be the person I am today. They mean the world to me. -Abraham Lincoln -Robert E. Lee -Josh Beckett -Pedro Martinez -Author/historian and great friend Gregory A. Coco -Author and good friend William Frassanito __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

11-21-2008, 09:21 AM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,100 Trading: (60)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My parents for all they taught me. My Grandfather for helping me become the first college graduate in my family. The Troops who put "Freedom Ain't Free" on the line every day. Chris Chelios for proving that sometimes the old guys can still play. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-20-2008, 09:58 PM	#17
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My mom. Single, she raised my sister and me and went to school. She worked her ass off. I didn't see her much when I was younger but now that I'm out on my own I realize how hard it must have been for her. Between my medical problems as a child, my sister struggling with her school work, my mom's own schooling, providing for us, and trying to have a social life she did what I can't imagine doing. How hard she worked astounds me now that I'm able to think about it from an adult perspective. Yeah, she's nuts but I love her.

11-20-2008, 10:22 PM	#18
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Dad...too many reasons to mention. It's why I'm who I am, plain and simple. I can only strive to be the same for my kids. Mom...very close second! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

11-21-2008, 10:50 PM	#19
SonsofClubDeck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My father, BarneyBandMan, who makes it harder for me to become half the man he is by being more awesome every day.

11-22-2008, 09:51 AM	#20
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My dad hands down... About 7 years ago, his appendix ruptured and he went a full month before he knew what happened. He was deathly ill and finally got him to the hospital as he thought he was just having back pain. It took them 4 days to realize what happened and he made it through that. During surgery to clean that mess out, they found a tumor and removed what they could. In Jan 2007, doctors gave him just 2 days to live because of an obstruction and failing kidneys, but he pulled through. My wife was pregnant at the time with his only grandson and we shared with him that my son would be named after him and it brought him to tears. He battled cancer for more than 6 years before he passed away on January 20, 2008. He never complained and he never gave up the fight until 2 days before he died. It was painful to watch the person you looked up to the most spend his final 6 months losing over 150# and how he lived the last few months. I hated to see him suffer any longer though. Over the past five years, I spent a lot of time working 2nd or 3rd shift, so I'd call him late at night quite often and just talk for a while. I miss being able to just pick up the phone and hear his voice more than anything. This will be my first Christmas without my dad, mom, and one of my grandmothers as I've lost all 3 of them this year, so it's going to be a rough month for me.