Modern Heroes

Modern Heroes There are significant differences between celebrities and heroes. Heroes deserve more awards than celebrities do. Everyday heroes such as policemen, firemen, doctors and teachers deserve awards for their service to the community. We must recognize them as heroes working towards the wellbeing of other people. Real heroes should receive recognition for their accomplishments from the media. General Aung San, who founded the Burmese Army in 1941 and fought for independence from the British, is …

…A. Thorne deserves recognition for her dedication towards her students. Many everyday people deserve recognition for their service, and they should receive awards for their accomplishments. Although actors receive awards for their performance, they are not true heroes or stars. Everyday heroes deserve more recognition than the actors do. Work Cited Stein, Ben. “Why Not Real Awards for Real Achievements?” A Reader for Development Writers. 4th ed. Ed. Santi V. Buscemi. Boston: Mcgraw Hill, 1999. 392-393.