Hero

             "Hero's ride from the masses, they are not mortal or from this earth. Heros are angels sent to us that simply occupy a human body. Their purpose is to remind us of all that can be achieved with the right attitude, determination, and passion." A hero can be a celebrity , politician, friend or family member that helps make who you are today. Sacrifice, determination, courage, and dedication are just a few qualities of a hero.
             My hero is my grandmother, Ethel M. I'm just one of six grandchildren that call this five foot four , red-headed women "Grandmother." She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas and was the first of her seven brothers and sisters. She graduated from St. Edward's Providence Academy and several years later married my grandfather, Knox Morse. When my grandmother was forty years old my grandfather died of a massive heart attack and she was left with four small children to raise all alone. It was difficult for women to be the sole supporter of the family during this time but she was able to help all four of her children earn a college degree. My Grandmother never put great importance in material things and has lived basically a very simple life, for this and so many other reason she is my hero and I love her very much.
             I admire and respect my grandmother because she has always been the foundation in my life. She demonstrates all the characteristics of a true hero because she is determined to always do the right thing and she has made many sacrifices for her family and friends. My grandmother's devote faith and family has always come first above everything. She has always been the one adult in my life that has had the most influential impact on me. Whenever I was sick and needed someone to stay with me she would always be the one I could depend on to take care of me. She has taught me through her strong faith that being different isn't a bad tr
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