She "is awesome! She is not only my dance teacher but she is a special friend. I think she is Heaven sent and believe she is an angel. She makes me feel so confident and loved. [She] is my everyday hero and I love her." JL

"This is my dad... He is a hero because he is a firefighter and saves people everyday at his job. He also helps me and my brother practice sports and teaches us lessons about life." LG

"My mom is my hero 'cause she saved my life when I was choking. But she didn't just save my life. A few years ago she worked in the E.R., and she saved many other people's lives. So now you know my hero... She is my mom!" MP

"My hero is my mom. I admire her because she makes me feel good inside and safe. When I feel down in the dumps she comforts me. I admire her because she makes me feel loved." DS

"This is our friend... She is a hero because she is a fighter. She has put her favorite activities on hold while she fights a rare form of leukemia. She's very small but very tough. She keeps a positive attitude even though something bad has happened to her. ...she doesn't give up! That is such a good example for us. We miss her and we're proud of her spirit." LP

"This is my dad... He is a hero because he protects people and keeps them safe." MF

She is "my hero and my best friend. ... She doesn’t let ... problems slow her down in life or stop her from being a nice person." EA

"This is my dad... He is my hero because he helps me solve problems I can’t solve on my own." JA

"She almost died but she didn’t. I’m happy to have her for my sister." OG

"My hero is my Grandpa. He is my hero because he loves me and he does fun things with me like camping and fishing. One time when I slept over at their house, we got to have ice cream. He made me a vanilla flavored ice cream cone with chocolate down the center of the ice cream. He calls them skunks!! ... One time Grandpa and I would lay down in the grass and watch the air planes go over our heads. We have fun spending time together no matter what we do. That is why he is my hero." DA

"This is my dad... My dad is a hero because he does simple things without expecting a thank-you. He helps me with problems that I have, and he always makes me laugh when I’m sad or in a bad mood. My dad is a hero because he teaches me simple things that will later help me become a better person and he shows me how to become a good role model for people." MR

"My father... is my hero because he is unbelievably smart. He is talented in all subjects, matters, and complications. He is the world’s best father to have because of his superior strength, intellect, and durability. He is also a great handyman. ...When we are in an emergency, he is always prepared for the worst of situations. ...I can’t see how there is any other father half as sophisticated, intelligent, and strong as the father I have, just call him Superman!!" EW