Subject: Who is your personal hero?
Posted by: Cymruambyth
Date: Mar 28 09
From the pages of history, my heroes are Jesus (even though we have no real historical record of him), Simon de Montfort, William Wilberforce, Lady Hester Stanhope (she may have been off her nut, but she was a brilliant, independent woman), Emmeline Pankhurst and Canada's Famous Five (Henrietta Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Emily Murphy and Irene Parlby), who fought for the recognition of women as persons.
Modern-day heroes - Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Obviously, I'm rather fond of radicals.
Yours?
Posted by: Cymruambyth
Date: Mar 28 09
From the pages of history, my heroes are Jesus (even though we have no real historical record of him), Simon de Montfort, William Wilberforce, Lady Hester Stanhope (she may have been off her nut, but she was a brilliant, independent woman), Emmeline Pankhurst and Canada's Famous Five (Henrietta Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Emily Murphy and Irene Parlby), who fought for the recognition of women as persons.
Modern-day heroes - Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Obviously, I'm rather fond of radicals.
Yours?
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runaway_drive 
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Laura (my fiancee) has been my hero since I first met her. She has helped me through the bad times and the days that I have felt lousy. Homer Simpson is a hero also. I just love him. He is so funny. I have watched The Simpsons since I was 3 and have loved it ever since. Reply #1. Mar 28 09, 11:04 AM |
funnybuni
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My Grandpa. He died in 2003, but that means nothing - still my hero. The hardest working, kindest, etc. person I've ever met. Gregory House is quite a hero of mine. I mean, I can whip out the clever comments rather quickly, but nothing like he does. Of course, Jesus. And anyone who has gotten a badge for Word Wizards - I salute you. Reply #2. Mar 28 09, 11:10 AM |
C30
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Likewise from pages of history:- Hector (Troy),Octavian, Boadicea, Raedwald (Saxon King), Hereward the Wake, Watt Tyler, John de la Pole, Prince Rupert,Admiral Cochrane, Jefferson Davis, General John Hood, Admiral Jellicoe, Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher. No idea what that list may reveal about me! Reply #3. Mar 28 09, 3:19 PM |
Rowena8482
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Historically it would have to be Eleanor of Aquitaine. She was just the most amazing strong, intelligent, determined woman in a time when most women simply weren't able to take control of their own lives. In "real life" it would have to be my hubby for reasons too many to state. Reply #4. Mar 28 09, 4:45 PM |
| poneke
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Like you Cym, I too am fond of the radicals!:-) Nelson Mandela was the one who sprung to mind as I looked at the Title of this thread. Che Guevara. Kate Sheppard. Jesus. Sir Ed Hillary. Martin Luther. Mother Teresa. Rosa Parks. Martin Luther King Jnr. Dame Whina Cooper. Te Whiti O Rongomai.[The first person in history (as far as I know) to use peaceful protest as a means of rebellion against the invading colonial forces.] And for personal reasons: My Nana (From my Dad's side) even though she passed away two years ago, I still feel her close by. God Bless you Nan xox Reply #5. Mar 28 09, 10:53 PM |
paco18
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Hopefully some day it will be me. Reply #6. Apr 02 09, 10:30 AM |
daver852
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Gaius Cassius Longinus, Cassius Chaerea, Martin Luther, Thomas Paine, George S. Patton, Senator Joseph McCarthy, Ronald Reagan. Reply #7. Apr 02 09, 2:26 PM |
Greatguggly
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Jesus Christ, Ronald Reagan, Joe Gibbs, Keith Richards Reply #8. Apr 03 09, 4:31 PM |
Cymruambyth
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daver, Joe McCarthy? Oh, come on. You're yanking my chain, right? Reply #9. Apr 05 09, 2:42 PM |
dfc4385
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Since I am first and foremost a Christian, Jesus is my role model and I suppose you would say hero. My real life hero would most definitely be my husband who was raised by an abusive alcoholic mother along with 6 other brothers and sisters. At the age of 18 he joined the Marine Corps and was sent to Viet Nam. He came home at 19 with a bullet in the side of his head. He has NEVER allowed that injury to prevent him from leading a full life, including working at the same dealership service department for thirty years. And because of that, the VA chooses not to allow him 100% disability. He has provided a more than adequate life for me and our two sons. We own our own home and have absolutely no debts. He never asked for sympathy, he just handled what was given him. Reply #10. Apr 05 09, 7:21 PM |
| Cymruambyth
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dfc, give your husband a hug for me. A worthy hero indeed. Reply #11. Apr 05 09, 9:12 PM |
| dfc4385
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Thank you. I never have to look for for inspiration. Reply #12. Apr 06 09, 6:19 AM |
| dfc4385
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Ooops - should have said - I never have to look far for inspiration. I am the spiritual and emotional support - he is the financial support. It's worked for 32 years - and counting. Reply #13. Apr 06 09, 6:22 AM |
| paco18
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dfc, I thank your husband for his service to our nation. But I can never thank him and so many others enough. Reply #14. Apr 06 09, 9:10 PM |
| dfc4385
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Thank you. Now he would say "just doing my job - no thanks needed". Reply #15. Apr 07 09, 1:42 PM |
| paco18
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Yes Daver don’t pull my leg. Che Guevara? That doesn’t raise a an eyebrow but Joe McCathy now that’s going overboard. Reply #16. Apr 07 09, 8:40 PM |
Mac02
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First of all, my Mum: I don't know anybody stronger, kinder or more gifted than her and she has constantly supported me through life and always been there when others haven't, no matter what. Secondly: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. As a person, I admire him and the fact that he has good morals and stands out as one of the "better" celebrities of our time and someone who deserves to be a role model for kids. And Thirdly: My dog, Barney. No matter what happens to him, being attacked by another dog or having the life scared out of him, he's back to his normal, happy self in 5mins - probably a lot to do with "living in the moment", but I think there's a lesson to be learned there! :-) Reply #17. Apr 09 09, 10:49 AM |
Snowman
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Darwin, Hogarth and Peter Sellers Reply #18. Apr 09 09, 4:18 PM |
tomboyish
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My hero is a dog I never met that saved me in a dream. Reply #19. Apr 19 09, 2:06 PM |
postcards2go
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Me. There is no one to rely upon, but yourself. Reply #20. Apr 19 09, 3:40 PM |
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