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The All American Hero (Edited 10/12/08 10:25AM by Seth)

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We have all had some sort of meantor or hero in our life right?

who was yours

| Closed on 10/13/08 at 05:00PM
FanIQ Pts? No | Locker Room, People | Multiple Choice Opinion Poll

81 Fans
1%	a. an athlete
7%	b. a policeman/firfighter/EMS person
10%	c. a teacher
5%	d. a coach
47%	e. a parent
4%	f. a friend
1%	g. a sibling
25%	h. other

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#7 \| 169 days ago Michael (+)	+11 My father died when I was 13 years of age. However, I could regal you all with hours of stories in which he did things that were over the top for me as a young man and for my mother who was paralyzed on her right side. All that while he was on the road Monday through Friday in a sales job---I traveled with him in the Summers which was incredlible. We's sing, play license plate cribbage and tell horror stories on the road. I learned more about printing presses and textile mills than some of the guys who worked on them. My dad's territory was Texas, Oklahoma, La. and Ark. and he hit every Mill and Newspaper in each twice a year. We were inseperable. He even gave me little jobs while he did calls. He was my coach in baseball and he was great. He played minor league ball before the war (WWII). The day he died he said take care of your mother till I get back...he'd never said that before. Next thing I knew a priest from Ft. Worth came to the door and I was picking out the casket for my dad's funeral...all at 13. My dad taught me to treat women with the respect they demand and if they don't demand any you don't want anything to do with them. I have always found that wise. My dad taught me that if you don't like the way things are around you to gets up off your ass and do something about it. a parent
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#1 \| 169 days ago theshrewdone (+)	+6 I've been lucky enough to have quite a few. My dad and grandfather start off the list...my pastor...my 2 best friends...and there have been 2 or 3 "bosses" that I've had that I truly look up to and even come to them for personal insight...and of course, this list would be worthless without the initial roots in the Bible and the unwavering support from my awesome wife! I do appreciate that there are those out there who have only 1 person...or God forbid, nobody they hold in that regard...and I feel for them. Sometimes even with everyone I have, I'm selfish enough to think I can't talk to someone because they'll think that I'm either selfish or superficial...or just get angry. Luckily, I've always gotten over that and talked to one or more of them anyway...I don't regret it. I am truly blessed for the large quantity of "mentors" in my life. other
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#2 \| 169 days ago irbe38 (+)	+4 My father. a parent
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#3 \| 169 days ago just_smile_12 (+)	+7 Well, my Dad is a 30 yr veteran of the SPD... so he's a 2fer.... But I also look up to our military, for if they were there fighting for our freedom, well, we wouldn't be able to be who we are! So I would put Police, Firefighters, Military all together...... a policeman/firfighter/EMS person
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#4 \| 169 days ago shanniefest (+)	+5 Grandparents, that is! a parent
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#5 \| 169 days ago derms33 (+)	+4 Always has been my Dad a parent
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#6 \| 169 days ago Raven73 (+)	theshrewdone wrote: I've been lucky enough to have quite a few. My dad and grandfather start off the list...my pastor...my 2 best friends...and there have been 2 or 3 "bosses" that I've had that I truly look up to and even come to them for personal insight...and of course, this list would be worthless without the initial roots in the Bible and the unwavering support from my awesome wife! I do appreciate that there are those out there who have only 1 person...or God forbid, nobody they hold in that regard...and I feel for them. Sometimes even with everyone I have, I'm selfish enough to think I can't talk to someone because they'll think that I'm either selfish or superficial...or just get angry. Luckily, I've always gotten over that and talked to one or more of them anyway...I don't regret it. I am truly blessed for the large quantity of "mentors" in my life. +2 Wow! I so get this! Thank you!!! Jesus, Billy, Momma, Brothers, Coach, Valerie, Stephanie, Emanuel, Brian, JoAnna, and my friends (you know who you are) other
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#7 \| 169 days ago Michael (+)	+11 My father died when I was 13 years of age. However, I could regal you all with hours of stories in which he did things that were over the top for me as a young man and for my mother who was paralyzed on her right side. All that while he was on the road Monday through Friday in a sales job---I traveled with him in the Summers which was incredlible. We's sing, play license plate cribbage and tell horror stories on the road. I learned more about printing presses and textile mills than some of the guys who worked on them. My dad's territory was Texas, Oklahoma, La. and Ark. and he hit every Mill and Newspaper in each twice a year. We were inseperable. He even gave me little jobs while he did calls. He was my coach in baseball and he was great. He played minor league ball before the war (WWII). The day he died he said take care of your mother till I get back...he'd never said that before. Next thing I knew a priest from Ft. Worth came to the door and I was picking out the casket for my dad's funeral...all at 13. My dad taught me to treat women with the respect they demand and if they don't demand any you don't want anything to do with them. I have always found that wise. My dad taught me that if you don't like the way things are around you to gets up off your ass and do something about it. a parent
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#8 \| 169 days ago towsongirl12 (+)	+5 My parents are the strongest people i know. a parent
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#9 \| 169 days ago $Big BANK Bob$ (+)	Michael wrote: My father died when I was 13 years of age. However, I could regal you all with hours of stories in which he did things that were over the top for me as a young man and for my mother who was paralyzed on her right side. All that while he was on the road Monday through Friday in a sales job---I traveled with him in the Summers which was incredlible. We's sing, play license plate cribbage and tell horror stories on the road. I learned more about printing presses and textile mills than some of the guys who worked on them. My dad's territory was Texas, Oklahoma, La. and Ark. and he hit every Mill and Newspaper in each twice a year. We were inseperable. He even gave me little jobs while he did calls. He was my coach in baseball and he was great. He played minor league ball before the war (WWII). The day he died he said take care of your mother till I get back...he'd never said that before. Next thing I knew a priest from Ft. Worth came to the door and I was picking out the casket for my dad's funeral...all at 13. My dad taught me to treat women with the respect they demand and if they don't demand any you don't want anything to do with them. I have always found that wise. My dad taught me that if you don't like the way things are around you to gets up off your ass and do something about it. sounds like an All American Hero. I am happy he was your father! a parent
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#10 \| 169 days ago kramer (+)	+6 For me it has to be my grandfather. I could do nothing wrong in his eyes. I looked up to him, and loved him very much. I knew he fought in WWII, but never knew he fought on the front lines. He never wanted anyone to know about it, and after he passed away we found 5 bronze stars in a box in what is now my bedroom. He fought for his country, raised a family, and begged for my parents not to move after I was born, because he didn't want his grandson to be taken away from him. He's been gone almost 7 years, but I'll never forget him. other
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#11 \| 169 days ago Yossarian (+)	+11 My father, and Grandfather. Now that I'm older my father has become my best friend. I remember as a little kid that I wanted to be just like him. It's amazing to watch him interact with other people, even strangers. It's cool to watch people's eyes lighten up when he walks into a room. a parent
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#12 \| 167 days ago Angie (+)	+9 All of the above. Through out life, we all go through different times, both good and bad. In my case, those I choose to let into my life have all touched me in some sort of way. Other times, there have been times when I got into a situation where a complete stranger has come to my aide. other
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#13 \| 167 days ago Gazzo (+)	+2 My football coach, Mr. Larkin Mayberry. a coach
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#14 \| 166 days ago HULL_17 (+)	+3 My Mother For Sure...she told me things and taught me things that i kinda brushed off as a kid but now as i am getting older i am now realizing how important and how valuable are the things that she's said to me...as far as athletes go...and i know that i am going to get a lot of flack for this because alot of people don't like him...is Brett Hull...i've been a fan of his since i started watching hockey so since the age of two i followed his whole career...and i can tell you that the day he gets into toronto you know i'll be there watchin a parent
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#15 \| 166 days ago YankeeDudeL (+)	+7 My parents, of course. And my uncle. And the guy who invented beer. other