what is a hero?

Random House 255 West 45th Street New York, NY 10022 To Random House Editorial Review Board: What is a hero? Everyone's vision is somewhat different. To me, a hero is someone whom I can look up to as a role model for something he or she has accomplished. These might include tasks that were performed with bravery and unselfishness. This is why I propose to you to enter into Tom Brokaw's new book titled, The Millenium Generation, …showed first 75 words of 440 total…

…showed last 75 words of 440 total…strength to survive and help others live during the terrible time of war. Many people would agree with me that (name), my grandfather, was a hero. I believe that he demonstrated the true significance of the word 'hero', someone whom you can look up to as a role model for what he or she had accomplished. This why I am convinced he deserves recognition in a book which describes heroes, because he truly is one.