What Makes A Hero?

What makes a hero?

They say a hero is someone that has given his life to something bigger than himself.

I say a hero is no braver than an ordinary man; he is just braver for five minutes longer.

All soldiers are brave; it's what they do with their bravery that makes them heroes.

Am I a hero?

I am a soldier that put my life on the line to save my squad. It is my job; doing my job should not make me a hero.

Do I tell people, the people I love, the woman I am going to love, do I tell everyone the truth?

"Betty, can I have a few minutes alone with my family before we carry on?"

"Sure, we will go get some coffee in the kitchen."

Betty and her crew turn to leave the room. Isabella gets up and follows them out the door.

"No boo, you stay; I want you to hear this too. Please don't go."

My mom takes my cold hands into hers. They feel like an icy winter wind. They are shaking; an indescribable fear is building up in