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Happy Birthday, Capt Young!
"Heroes are the people who do what
has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the
consequences."
HERO: A man admired for his achievements and noble qualities
The term "hero" has a different meaning for everyone. Some people
choose professional athletes as heroes;
other people choose entertainers. While there are entertainers and
sports figures that I admire, I don't classify them as heroes. I
reserve the word "hero" for someone who has done something of benefit
to the human race and who isn't after personal gain - someone who is
just doing their job and in the process has touched us all. One person
who fits my definition of the word "hero" is John Young. |
"John Young is my
hero. There is not anyone that will be able to surpass what John Young
has been able to achieve."
- Jerry Ross, NASA astronaut, shortly before his 7th flight
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