Heroes

Heroes are born everyday. They are unaware that they are heroes until that one situation comes along to shine the truth on them. No of us know exactly when a heroes will appear in our lives. They come from all walks of life. Heroes are men and women from all different back grounds with one common factor. They rise up when the circumstances call on them to put others' before self.
Today I remember a hero. He was a simple man from my church who did an extraordinary thing. It was not something that he boasted about, nor did he think even once that he was a hero of any sort.
It takes a special type of person that places their own life in second standing to that of another human being.
My special friend was that kind of man. He put his own life at risk to save as many lives as he could during a horrific battle in Vietnam. Not once did he look back after he came home as to proclaim himself a hero.
If not for his actions twelve men would have perish on that day. This wonderful man who lived his life quietly with great dignity will be remember for his valet efforts.
Heroes come from many places for many reasons. In my mind, I think that heroes are with us in order to remind us that once in awhile each and everyone of us has to stop and say, I value your life as much as I value mind own.
We need heroes. They balance out our lives. Heroes, one of God's many treasures.
I salute my valued friend, Garry. A man that we all can be proud of, a man that we will continue to learn from  in this life and in his other. His kingdom that he can now call his home, heaven.
Farewell and God bless you Garry, a true hero forever.