MY HERO Celebrates Working Heroes

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MY HERO pays tribute to the many working men, women and children who have contributed to humanity. They come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. Many work behind the scenes to get the job done, others are public figures, some affect the lives of many, others affect the lives of just a few. But all work hard, and all make a difference.

MY HERO honors those who rescue and protect us...

Stephen Siller: From The Tunnel to the Towers

By: Vincent from Manhasset

Stephen Siller: From The Tunnel to the Towers was a firefighter who bravely sacrificed his life to save others on 9/11.

A Fireman by Catherine Roque of Taft HS

By: Catherine Roque of Taft High School

Firemen are my heroes because they save poeople's lives. When people's houses are on fire, they help. They are always there when trouble is near.

Firefighters

Firefighters in New York City are the heroes of the day.

The Heroes Among Us

The Heroes Among Us were everywhere on September 11 and after.

James John Christenson Jr.

By: Chris from Dakota Valley

James John Christenson Jr. has been on the North Sioux City Fire Dept. for almost twenty years and saves others' lives on a day-to-day basis.

Fireworkers from Chernobyl

By: Sergei Levandovsky

Fireworkers from Chernobyl bravely gave their lives to protect the safety of others during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Marathon Fire Department

By: Martina from Marathon

Each year firefighters face down over 1.7 million fires, incurring 80,000 injuries in process of protecting lives and property. They are deserving of being called heroes.

Lillie Hitchcock-Coit

By: Susannah Abbey

Lillie Hitchcock-Coit was a turn of the century firefighting hero.

Tad Agoglia

By: Amanda Molinaro from Irvine

Tad Agoglia is founder of the First Response Team of America.

MY HERO celebrates those who work to improve the lives of others...

Florence Nightingale

By: Kelly from Fredericksburg

Tommie Hamaluba

By: Claudia Herrera Hudson

Tommie Hamaluba is a teacher in Botswana, Africa, working to eradicate malaria.

Mother Teresa

By: Jeff Trussell

Mother Teresa devoted her life to the homeless and dying in India.

Rowena Gerber

By: Wendy Jewell

Rowena Gerber and her students raise money to send Solar Ovens around the world.

Helene Gayle

By: Geeta Malik

Helene Gayle is one of the leading authorities on AIDS research.

Lisa Nigro

By: Amanda Molinaro from Irvine

Lisa Nigro works to help the homeless in Chicago through the Inspiration Cafe.

Viola Vaughn

By: Brande from Spokane

Viola Vaughn founded an organization that supports girls working to achieve academic success in Africa.

Mary N. Sanchez

By: Crystal from Los Angeles

Mary N. Sanchez is a nurse manager and renowned advocate for veterans care and service.

Valentina Mindoljevic

By: Antonio Mendoza

Valentina Mindoljevic is a science teacher who helped to provide aid to women and child refugees in Croatia.

Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy

By: Sarah from Montvale

Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy developed new methods for teaching blind and deaf students.

Erin Gruwell

By: Jerrilyn Jacobs

Mother Mary

Mother Mary helps Senegalese children and mothers with HIV/AIDS.

Saeed Awan

By: Claudia Herrera Hudson

Saeed Awan developed a new carpet loom that reduces child labor in Pakistan.

MY HERO celebrates those who speak out for others...

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez was steadfast, brave and had a benevolent heart during his struggle to help farmworkers.

Mary Harris Jones

By: Susannah Abbey

Mary Harris Jones worked to free men, women, and children from industrial slavery.

Studs Terkel

By: <h5>MY HERO STAFF</h5>

Studs Terkel The author who captured the stories of everyday people celebrates his 95th birthday.

Iqbal Masih

By: Stephanie and Audrey<br> from Forest Hills

Iqbal Masih was a brave advocate for child labor laws in Pakistan.