To the Editor:
What does it take to be a hero?
The answer to this question probably comes to mind quite quickly. We all can picture our great soldiers, heavily armed, rifle over the shoulder, protecting our country and our way of life. We can see our police and firefighters putting their lives on the line every day just for our safety. Our heroes can even be our moms and dads or family members who go out of their way for us in their everyday devotion.
One of these groups has come to my mind on several occasions over the last few years, and this is the story.
May 24, 2017
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