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by Emeka from Columbus

108587DadA hero is someone who helps you in any way that makes you better. If any advice they give helps you out, then you're considered a hero. If it changes the person in a positive way, you're are again considered a hero.

It's important to have a hero because if you have a good role model, you'll make less mistakes in life. Also, when you need help, you'll have someone to look up to. When you need advice, you know who to go to.

My dad is my hero. He can turn any bad situation into a good one, and he is never negative. Also he can give you advice, if you don't know what you're doing. He fits the description of hero because anytime you need help, he will do whatever he can for you.

You should induct my dad into the hero hall of fame because he is the exact definition of a hero. A hero is someone who is always there for you.  Who always puts you on the right path.They know what is best for you. They know the outcome of everything that's going to happen, and what you're going to do.

Who is you hero, and why?

My hero is my dad, because he was hardworking and other people seemed to looked up to him too. My dad was a hero to a lot of other people too, including me.
Did you like school?
School was fun and easy for me as a student.
Do you think you worked too hard?
Yes. I work too hard, but if i don't do it, then who will?
Do you like your job?
Yes. I like doing what i do, and the people I work with.
Do you consider yourself a hero?
Yes, because I think I meet the requirements of a hero.
Who did you look up to as a kid?
I looked up to my dad who was hardworking and persevering.
When did you most need your hero?
As a kid, growing up.
What do you think a hero is?
A hero is someone who takes risks and goes out of their way to help others.
What is something you're proud of?
I'm proud of my trait of patience, to wait before getting into something.
What advice do you give me for the future?
Listen and pay attention to people telling you something so you don't mess up.

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Last edited 7/26/2026 4:22:34 AM

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