Do You Need a Hero?

As little kids we all find people that we look up to in our lives or people we wish we knew that we look up to.  They are like heroes for us.  They help us to motivate ourselves to reach out or to be better people.  I think it is healthy to have a hero as long as you dont compare yourself to that hero and get down.

So I ask do have a hero?  If not do you need a hero?  If you do I have one for you.  I would suggest you take a look at Srg. Petry.  He was just awarded the Medal of Honor.  This soldier who has served the country found himself stuck in a courtyard with terrorist shooting AKs at him and 3 other soldiers.  He was shot in both legs and still managed to help the other soldiers get to safety.  In the midst of the efforts a grenade landed right by them.  Srg Pery picked it up and immediately threw it back.  This effort saved the lives of 2 other soldiers but cost him his hand a the grenade exploded just after he let it fly back at the attackers!

What bravery to help soldiers even when he himself was "down" and braved imminent death by picking up a live grenade!  Could you do that?  Could you do that after being shot twice?  I am amazed and honored to live in a country where men and women like this soldier are fighting to protect us and protect people all over the world!