Who Is Your Hero?

11-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Ben Franklin, for real.

He barely worked 4 hours a day and look what he did, he was a gentleman, a genius a patriot, a leader, a player, and from all accounts just a swell guy to have a drink with.

smokin5 · 11-20-2008, 09:08 PM

Benjamin Franklin x 2!
Genius, statesman & party animal!!
This is one person I would have loved to
meet & have a drink (& a smoke) with.

cigarwife · 11-20-2008, 09:39 PM

You!

11-20-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarwife

You!

I see you settle for mediocrity.

AAlmeter · 11-20-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I see you settle for mediocrity.

Hell, depending on who she directed that at, the mediocrity statement could be a compliment! God knows I'd be thrilled with it.

Skywalker · 11-21-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cigarwife

You!

For those who said Parents or Spouses, I think there is no higher privilege or honor than to be seen as a hero in the eyes of our sons', daughters', or spouses'!

With great power comes great responsibility!
- As stated by Peter Parker and his uncle Ben

gettysburgfreak · 11-21-2008, 09:10 AM

My parents for helping me be the person I am today. They mean the world to me.

-Abraham Lincoln
-Robert E. Lee
-Josh Beckett
-Pedro Martinez
-Author/historian and great friend Gregory A. Coco
-Author and good friend William Frassanito

icehog3 · 11-21-2008, 09:21 AM

My parents for all they taught me.

My Grandfather for helping me become the first college graduate in my family.

The Troops who put "Freedom Ain't Free" on the line every day.

Chris Chelios for proving that sometimes the old guys can still play.

11-21-2008, 10:17 AM

Sgt Alvin York

MSgt Gary Gordon & SFC Randy Shughart

David Crockett

My Dad

11-21-2008, 11:05 AM

Dad amd Mom,

When I was young I never listened but now I definately relized they know much more than me.

They are definately the reason I am who I am today.

11-20-2008, 08:49 PM	#1
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Ben Franklin, for real. He barely worked 4 hours a day and look what he did, he was a gentleman, a genius a patriot, a leader, a player, and from all accounts just a swell guy to have a drink with.

11-20-2008, 09:08 PM	#2
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Benjamin Franklin x 2! Genius, statesman & party animal!! This is one person I would have loved to meet & have a drink (& a smoke) with. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

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cigarwife Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Heather Location: Chico, Ca Posts: 78 Trading: (1)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? You! __________________ -Heather

11-21-2008, 09:10 AM	#7
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My parents for helping me be the person I am today. They mean the world to me. -Abraham Lincoln -Robert E. Lee -Josh Beckett -Pedro Martinez -Author/historian and great friend Gregory A. Coco -Author and good friend William Frassanito __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,276 Trading: (60)	Re: Who Is Your Hero? My parents for all they taught me. My Grandfather for helping me become the first college graduate in my family. The Troops who put "Freedom Ain't Free" on the line every day. Chris Chelios for proving that sometimes the old guys can still play. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-21-2008, 10:17 AM	#9
theycallmedan'lboone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Sgt Alvin York MSgt Gary Gordon & SFC Randy Shughart David Crockett My Dad

11-21-2008, 11:05 AM	#10
RPB67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who Is Your Hero? Dad amd Mom, When I was young I never listened but now I definately relized they know much more than me. They are definately the reason I am who I am today.