Ampuh Puan Nandini is a hero to her daughter, Bella.Andrea Suzanne Peterson is a hero to her little sister, Lindsey.Anita Mummert
makes a difference
in the lives of
children, as a
foster parent.		Annie Glenn Annie Glenn, the wife of astronaut and senator John Glenn, is an inspiration for people with all kinds of disabilities.
Argelia Rivas de Prom
is a champion tennis
player who inspires
her granddaughter.		Aro Bindo Erawoc is a hero to his daughter, Amani.Art Miki founded the National Association for Japanese Canadians to help redress Japanese rights lost during WWII.Calista M. Pierce makes and sells crafts to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Catherine Malonza saved
her brother's life.		Cathie Campbell is raising three daughters on her own and works with autistic childrenCharles Cotton encourages
his daughter to
work at her dreams.		Chi Nguyen was
honored at the
2004 Global
Action Awards
for helping street
children in Vietnam.
Curtis Cornish is an Army medic who has devoted his life to helping others.Dan & Amy Eldon are not only Kathy Eldon's children; they are also her heroes.Danielle has saved her sister time and again.David L. Kaplan is
like a father to
Becky Weitzman.
David Lissak helped teens get back into school and will be missed by his family.David T. Kauffman is a brave soldier whose stepson, Caleb, considers a true father.Derwin and Tori gave Ian, and other kids, a chance at a better life.Earl E. Dyer, Jr.
is a brave
hero to his
daughter, Samya.
Erika is a hero
to her father,
Eddie Becker.		Ernest Jones, Sr.
is admired by his
granddaughter for having ''birthed a generation of
leaders.''		Etshteyn Michael
was a Russian opera
singer and his granddaughter's
hero.		Family and Friends A first grade class from New York tell us about their family heroes.
FAMOUS FATHERS who created something great.FAMOUS MOTHERS who created something great.FATHER FIGURES can be a friend or teacher or even the neighborhood grocer.Fathers are heroes too!
Franco Lodato is the designer of many well-known consumer products and a hero to his son, Diego.Fred Fraundorfer
is a hero to his
grandson, Cory.		Gatha N. Hegwood
was a hero to her
grandchild,
Rebekah		George Ritter von Trapp with courage and wit defended his family and country.
Graham Hartley Woolfall was an accomplished architect who is admired and loved by his great granddaughter. Harry N. Frenchak is the greatest man his son has ever known.Hj. I.Rochmah was a beloved single mother who raised 13 children.James Scott Bryar also known as Uncle Bub is hero to Tabor.
Jeni Stepanek is an ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy who continues to spread her son, Mattie's, message of peace.Jennifer Porter is a hero to her daughter, Stephanie, because of the way she humbly cares for her family and others.Jill Pyle is a teacher, a community volunteer, and a hero to Sammy.Jim Coplin inspires his friend, Shauna, by the way he lives his life.
Joe Pinkerton
is a hero to his daughter because he invents things that make the world a better place.		John Fowler is a beloved father with a true spirit for adventure.Joneice proved
how strong a
kid can be to her
sister, Kia.		Joseph Marcel Shook Jr. is a compassionate community leader and a hero to his son, Joseph.
Karla Diane Hurrell and her husband have fostered over 150 children.Kathy Eldon inspired by her son, works for peace and tolerance.Kathy Fettke is a hero to her daughter for her inspiring work.Kristian S. McKillip
is an EMT and a hero to his sister because he loves helping people.
Kristie Porta is a friend and mentor to Nathaniel.Lewis E. Seeley was an inspiration to his great-nephew, for his bravery and sense of humor.Linda Hart is her granddaughter Rachel's role model in life.Linh Le provides for, protects, and loves his wife and his admiring son, Danny.
Lyndon B. Johnson was John's great grandfather and the 36th President of the United States.Marija Intihar taught her granddaughter the importance of optimism and loveMark Richard Casagrande
bravely battled
cancer and was his
daughter's hero.		Matthew C. Bausch wants to build a physical therapy facility.
Matthew D. Cohen rescued his brother in a peaceful way.Matthew Renna is
a magical wood
carver who inspires
his family.		Mothers of all kinds are heroes.My Father, Arthur Newman Actor, businessman, philanthropist Paul Newman on his dad.
My Grandma teaches her grandchildren that hard work and courage can help them overcome difficult times.My Mom, Christine raised three kids as a single mother and helps women and children escape abuse and violenceMy Mom, Michelle helped her family cope and stick together through difficult timesMy Sister: Jennifer Bird Women's basketball star Sue Bird talks about her sister and her hero: Jen Bird
Oscar R. Ortiz is a devoted family man who became a minister and now helps the poor.Patrick and Angie Palmer are heroes to the young hero, AmberPaul Confiant is a
loving and caring
father to his son, P.J.		Phyllis Utircia Simmons is an inspiration to her daughter, Miriam
Piet Kroon is a talented Dutch filmmaker and devoted dad.Raja Weksler helped her daughter survive in a concentration camp.Richard Lou Ellert is his son, Jesse's, hero. Robert E. Kimura, M.D. is a hero to his niece in and out of the operating room.
Rose Marie Thomas donated time and effort to combatting childhood catastrophic diseases.Ruth Kaminsky escaped terrible tragedy and created a new life for herselfSusan Ence is committed to giving full-time care to her husband, who was left paralyzed after an accident.Therese Koutnik is an inspiration to her sister and a role model for girls who would like to become engineers.
Thomas Victor Cordiner is a devoted and loving father to his daughter, Sara.Tom Theurkauf is
loved, honored
and remembered
by his family.		Wati Herlina Bolga Hasli, My Mother teachers her daughet to have confidence in herself and do her best.William Warren Bradley Former senator Bill Bradley on his father.
   
Zach's Grandmother Myra is an example
for others trying to
lose weight and
care for their health