Douglas Mcgee
by Kyle from Pickerington
A hero is someone in your life that you look up to, is always there for you, and helps you and has mental/physical strength.
I think it is important to have a hero because heroes help you grow and move forward in life. Also, heroes motivate you to do better than your best, kinda like a role model in your life.
Douglas McgeeMy GrandfatherI picked a man who served in the Marines and has impacted my whole life who is my Grandpa Douglas Mcgee. There are a couple of reasons he is my hero. One is he is always there for me no matter what I did wrong or what happened. Two is has taught me almost all the sports I know at least the main ones, like swimming, basketball, and football. Third is he has made me more mentally and physically tough over the years. He is really strong and confident in himself which he has always taught me. Also, my grandpa was in the Marines for four years serving this nation.
There are five reasons I think my grandpa should be in the hero hall of fame. One is he is always there for me and all of his grandkids and children. Two is he protects you at all cost if he has to. Three is he is brave, stands up for himself, and was in the U.S. Marine Corps. Four is he is physically strong, mentally strong, and doesn't use his physical strength in the wrong way. Last, my grandpa is an all around good guy that is always there to talk to or be a friend to you. That is why my grandpa should be in the Hero Hall of Fame.
Interview Time!
1. Who is your hero?
There is no way to isolate one person in my life who is my hero. I have many heroes.
2. Who has made you as strong as you are today?
A multitude of people from parents to teachers, coaches, leaders, my wife, and my children. 3. Do you think it's important to have a hero in your life?I think, it's important as well as imperative to have a positive influences in your life. 4. Why do you think I picked you as my hero?I suppose because we have spent the last fifteen years together and I have strived to impact your fundamentals in life. 5. What do you think makes someone a hero?Someone who is strong, unwavering, in their love and support of someone. 6. Do you think anyone else looks up to you as a hero figure?I am who I am..I am extremely grateful for the "heroes" and people that look up to me in my life. 7. Do you think believing in yourself and having confidence is a hero like quality?Absolutely, but your ability to be equally humble and grateful is important also. 8. Do you think you are a hero?I feel honored and blessed to be in this position to be someone's hero. I just believe it is about sharing, supporting, and sustaining their life.9. Has anyone else ever said you are their hero?Perhaps not in those words but I have been blessed to have the love and respect of family members, co-workers, and teammates over the span of my life.10. What is the Marines like?
At my age, perspectives change but in hindsight it was a physically/emotionally challenging experience. That assuredly has helped instill in me the same attributes that I hope impart upon you, The fundamentals of life, honor, duty, commitment, and passion for life.
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