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<blockquote data-quote="Decoligny" data-source="post: 2896898" data-attributes="member: 41077"><p>There is the obvious definition of a "hero" as someone who without thought for himself puts himself in danger for the benefit of another. A fireman going into a burning building in order to bring out the 85 year old grandmother who can't walk. </p><p></p><p>The term "hero" is also often used more along the lines of someone you look up to for their abilities or achievements. Like a kid idolizing a sports star and saying "He's my hero."</p><p></p><p>It has become a term that is over-used and applied to individuals simply because of their occupation, and not due to their actions. I served 20 years Active Duty Military. I was never once put in a position where I had to put my safety or my life on the line for another person due to my job in the Military. I for one have not earned the title "hero" and don't like people referring to military members as heroes unless they have earned the designation with specific acts of valor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Decoligny, post: 2896898, member: 41077"] There is the obvious definition of a "hero" as someone who without thought for himself puts himself in danger for the benefit of another. A fireman going into a burning building in order to bring out the 85 year old grandmother who can't walk. The term "hero" is also often used more along the lines of someone you look up to for their abilities or achievements. Like a kid idolizing a sports star and saying "He's my hero." It has become a term that is over-used and applied to individuals simply because of their occupation, and not due to their actions. I served 20 years Active Duty Military. I was never once put in a position where I had to put my safety or my life on the line for another person due to my job in the Military. I for one have not earned the title "hero" and don't like people referring to military members as heroes unless they have earned the designation with specific acts of valor. [/QUOTE]
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