Who Is My Hero?

Tough question. I am trying to think up some people with characteristics that I believe could make a hero what I think a hero is. It may be because I am writing this later at night and that probably really isn't the best time for me to be working on a post, but I really cannot think of someone directly in my life that I think is a hero. I suppose I have idols. People on TV, in books, family members...people that I look up to and admire, but that doesn't really fall under a "hero" category. Since I cannot think of one right now, I'll make one up. His name is Mr.  Smollie-Der. He grew up and lives in a small town, rescues animals in need on his own time and fund raises for both local and international charities. He also volunteers for the Canadian Forces and goes beyond the call of duty to help whoever he can, whenever, and where ever. He is considered a hero because of his compassion, loyalty, love, kindness and charisma. Despite the unfortunate name given to him by a silly nineteen year old girl, he is still a good man, and reminds people that there is still "good" in the world, and even though a situation seems dire, hope should never be lost and success should always be there as a very possible outcome.