heroes

They say that the seed of heroism grows within every human being, but it usually takes a while to flower. We know some kids who might prove that wrong, though. When danger strikes, children have proven that they have what it takes to save lives, even if it means putting themselves in danger. In this article, we’ll spotlight ten amazing kids who actually came to the rescue of adults. A.J. Heiber, 2012 When danger strikes, sometimes you don’t have time to put on your pants. That’s the lesson we can learn from 10-year-old A.J. Heiber of Pinckney, Michigan. One summer day, A.J. was playing video games in ...

The Medal of Honor is the highest honor a United States soldier can receive. Since it was created by an act of Congress in 1861, there have been 3,459 recipients. Approximately 17 percent of those died as a result of their heroic acts and received the medal posthumously. The medal is awarded by the president on behalf of Congress. The following is a gallery of the last ten recipients and a synopsis of their incredible acts of bravery and self-sacrifice. Private First Class Ross A. McGinnis Branch: Army Place and Date of Action: Baghdad, Iraq, December 4, 2006 Date of Issue: June 5, 2008 Private McGinnis and his ...

We can all agree that one needs a certain level of grit to be a firefighter and put oneself in the path of flaming danger on a daily basis. But there are some out there who take it to the next level. In this article, we’ll share 10 astounding stories of daredevil firefighters who put their lives on the line to save innocents in totally awesome ways. Mike Giroux Not all fire calls involve fire. Firefighters are often dispatched to the scene to handle rescues that nobody else can handle. When two construction workers in Yonkers were trapped precariously outside the 13th floor of a senior center when their ...