What is the true definition of a hero/role model? What criteria must a certain person meet to be recognized as a hero/role model? These questions can never truly be answered because everyone has their own opinion, making it impossible to create a universal criteria that an individual must meet to be considered a hero/role model. Though society as a whole may never agree on the criteria that one must achieve to become one; individuals within it are constantly judging others, with their own standards, to see if they are worthy of such an outstanding honor. In order for an individual to become a hero/role model in my mind they must always rise under the pressure, no matter how great it may be, and make the big decision, hit the big shot, or do whatever is necessary to get the job done; and no matter how serious the consequences may be of failing, he or she is always willing to step up and put their neck on the line. But just because a person is great and superior to everyone else at his or her profession, does not mean they are by any means worthy of such a prestigious title. This certain individual also must conduct him or herself in a well-behaved and morally right fashion. How can you look up to someone that gets arrested, beats their wife, or is just an overall jerk? You can't; and no matter how great the accomplishments, if you are not a good person or you always are screwing up outside your profession, all your accolades will more than likely be forgotten and you will only be remembered for the terrible way you conducted your private life. Take Darrel Strawberry for example, he was a great baseball player, but his greatness will always be overshadowed by his drug problems off the field. There are tons of cases like this, where someone's prominence in their profession is overlooked by their private life, making it very difficult to find heroes/role models. But one man that can truly be recognized as a great hero...