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True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others, at whatever cost. – Arthur Ashe	added by Normando 5 months ago
True heroism lies in the selfless acts of bravery. – Aloo Denish Obiero	added by Aloo-Denish 5 months ago
He told me that he thought Capt. Davis should receive a Medal of Honor for the heroism that he exhibited that day. – Ron Deis	Found on CNN 1 year ago
It is to this day the most unique US-Soviet aerial combat dogfight in the history of the Cold War, the heroism and valor he demonstrated for 35 harrowing minutes 70 years ago in the skies over the North Pacific and the coast of North Korea saved the lives of his fellow pilots, shipmates, and crew. His story is one for the ages, but is now being fully told. – Darrell Issa	Found on CNN 1 year ago
We know, and we know firsthand, what it is to suffer losses, based on the information I have, I can say with certainty that there were many displays of courage and real heroism by the guys in this regiment. – Denis Pushilin	Found on CNN 1 year ago
The truth matters, as the only Ohioan on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I know so many veterans — including those in my own family — who have served our grateful nation with honor. I have listened closely to their stories; their valor and unselfish heroism drives me to deliver for them each and every day. – Marcy Kaptur	Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Can we please not force veterans, disabled from their heroism and sacrifice, to stand outside the Capitol building, days on end, waiting on this Congress to do the thing they already did on June 16 ? It passed 84 to 14. Nothing changed in it. – Jon Stewart	Found on CNN 1 year ago
This young man, Greenwood's good Samaritan, acted within seconds, stopping Douglas Sapirman and saving countless lives, our city, our community and our state is grateful for his heroism in this situation. – Mark Myers	Found on CNN 1 year ago
I’ve talked to the defenders of Mariupol today. I’m in constant contact with them. Their determination, heroism and firmness are astonishing, if only those who have been thinking for 31 days on how to hand over dozens of jets and tanks had 1% of their courage. – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
We knew we were at war, the first battle of that war took place in the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. I visited the hospital that night, five different hospitals. We had lots of wounded. Some of them stayed for weeks. I realized that there was a significant amount of heroism that had taken place from the patients in the hospital, as well as from my officers and CEOs and civilians who joined me in the operation center who had been assisting people outside. – Jack Keane	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
It was one of the greatest rescue missions in the history of our country, with the FDNY, NYPD, Port Authority police officers, working to save tens of thousands of New Yorkers, of Americans, think about that heroism – they didn’t know what they were actually getting themselves into. – Rudolph Giuliani	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Trooper May’s heroism exemplified the definition of a silent guardian. His dedication and service will never be forgotten, our hearts go out to this grieving family and recognize the unique sacrifice to the State of Nevada. – George Togliatti	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
A true professional and devoted public servant, Officer Oberheim is remembered for his heroism, bravery, and the oath of office he honorably upheld in his commitment to duty. – Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
My husband's sacrificecould’ve been avoided if these measures were available, we want my beloved husband's act of heroism to not be in vain. – Josh Graham	Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Having seen them on the front lines of this battle for nearly a year, and now having had my own life in their hands, I will always remember their heroism and dedication and all that they sacrifice and risk as they fight this dangerous illness on behalf of their countrymen. – Lana Marks	Found on FOX News 3 years ago
The story of Alwyn's heroism has inspired so many people and I can not wait for the day that his family will receive the nation's highest award for combat valor on his behalf, america can never fully repay the ultimate debt paid by our heroes like Alwyn Cashe -- but what we can do is honor them for their sacrifices. This is a monumental accomplishment for Alwyn's family, who have waited 15 years for this moment. – Stephanie Murphy	Found on CNN 3 years ago
I think that Trump and the Senate leadership, Mitch McConnell, by their deeds if they so celebrate the heroism of this man, then let's go to work and pass that bill because it's laid out the way the Supreme Court asked us to lay it out. – John Lewis	Found on CNN 3 years ago
Every worker at Elmhurst has seen and experienced challenges many of us can not imagine. They've given so much of themselves and chose to serve their community with care, compassion and equity for every patient, when they are able to take a break, we hope the time away will help them and their loved ones recharge and that they feel our deepest appreciation for their sacrifice and heroism. – Robert Isom	Found on CNN 3 years ago
The Department of Defense continues to monitor the situation in Naval Air Station Pensacola and gather all the facts of each attack. Ive spoken with Governor Ron DeSantis, the Secretary of the Navy Boulevard, and Deputy Secretary Norquist and am considering several steps to ensure the security of our military installations and the safety of our service members and their families, im grateful for the heroism of the first responders and law enforcement who helped confront both situations and kept further loss of life from occurring. To all our sailors, soldiers, airmen, and marines, and civilian personnel, we stand ready to assist and make resources available to deal with the grief in the aftermath of these tragedies as well as lifes challenges in general. – Mark Esper	Found on FOX News 4 years ago
Its enormous because theres been an enormous sacrifice by so many families in America, because we recognized the heroism of people who perform every day for our country and community. – Frank Siller	Found on FOX News 4 years ago
I'm upset that one member's actions has reflected negatively on a department that has a history of service and heroism. – Alex Villanueva	Found on Reuters 4 years ago
She has deep respect for his family. While she was simply sharing a memory, she continues to believe that the best stories about Senator McCain are not about the views he had about President Trump: they are about McCains own valor and heroism. – Tim Hogan	Found on FOX News 4 years ago
As horrible as this has been it's been amazing to see the resilient spirit of everyone involved and the heroism of those risking their lives on the front lines. – Kardashian West	Found on CNN 5 years ago
Sergeant Major John Canley and John Canley heroism brought Congress together in a way that we don't always see in these hyper-partisan times, it does represent the best of all of us -- the best of our country and our patriotism. – Julia Brownley	Found on CNN 5 years ago

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others, at whatever cost.

– Arthur Ashe

added by Normando
5 months ago

True heroism lies in the selfless acts of bravery.

– Aloo Denish Obiero

added by Aloo-Denish
5 months ago

He told me that he thought Capt. Davis should receive a Medal of Honor for the heroism that he exhibited that day.

– Ron Deis

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It is to this day the most unique US-Soviet aerial combat dogfight in the history of the Cold War, the heroism and valor he demonstrated for 35 harrowing minutes 70 years ago in the skies over the North Pacific and the coast of North Korea saved the lives of his fellow pilots, shipmates, and crew. His story is one for the ages, but is now being fully told.

– Darrell Issa

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We know, and we know firsthand, what it is to suffer losses, based on the information I have, I can say with certainty that there were many displays of courage and real heroism by the guys in this regiment.

– Denis Pushilin

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The truth matters, as the only Ohioan on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I know so many veterans — including those in my own family — who have served our grateful nation with honor. I have listened closely to their stories; their valor and unselfish heroism drives me to deliver for them each and every day.

– Marcy Kaptur

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Can we please not force veterans, disabled from their heroism and sacrifice, to stand outside the Capitol building, days on end, waiting on this Congress to do the thing they already did on June 16 ? It passed 84 to 14. Nothing changed in it.

– Jon Stewart

Found on CNN
1 year ago

This young man, Greenwood's good Samaritan, acted within seconds, stopping Douglas Sapirman and saving countless lives, our city, our community and our state is grateful for his heroism in this situation.

– Mark Myers

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I’ve talked to the defenders of Mariupol today. I’m in constant contact with them. Their determination, heroism and firmness are astonishing, if only those who have been thinking for 31 days on how to hand over dozens of jets and tanks had 1% of their courage.

– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We knew we were at war, the first battle of that war took place in the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. I visited the hospital that night, five different hospitals. We had lots of wounded. Some of them stayed for weeks. I realized that there was a significant amount of heroism that had taken place from the patients in the hospital, as well as from my officers and CEOs and civilians who joined me in the operation center who had been assisting people outside.

– Jack Keane

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

It was one of the greatest rescue missions in the history of our country, with the FDNY, NYPD, Port Authority police officers, working to save tens of thousands of New Yorkers, of Americans, think about that heroism – they didn’t know what they were actually getting themselves into.

– Rudolph Giuliani

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Trooper May’s heroism exemplified the definition of a silent guardian. His dedication and service will never be forgotten, our hearts go out to this grieving family and recognize the unique sacrifice to the State of Nevada.

– George Togliatti

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

A true professional and devoted public servant, Officer Oberheim is remembered for his heroism, bravery, and the oath of office he honorably upheld in his commitment to duty.

– Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

My husband's sacrificecould’ve been avoided if these measures were available, we want my beloved husband's act of heroism to not be in vain.

– Josh Graham

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Having seen them on the front lines of this battle for nearly a year, and now having had my own life in their hands, I will always remember their heroism and dedication and all that they sacrifice and risk as they fight this dangerous illness on behalf of their countrymen.

– Lana Marks

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

The story of Alwyn's heroism has inspired so many people and I can not wait for the day that his family will receive the nation's highest award for combat valor on his behalf, america can never fully repay the ultimate debt paid by our heroes like Alwyn Cashe -- but what we can do is honor them for their sacrifices. This is a monumental accomplishment for Alwyn's family, who have waited 15 years for this moment.

– Stephanie Murphy

Found on CNN
3 years ago

I think that Trump and the Senate leadership, Mitch McConnell, by their deeds if they so celebrate the heroism of this man, then let's go to work and pass that bill because it's laid out the way the Supreme Court asked us to lay it out.

– John Lewis

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Every worker at Elmhurst has seen and experienced challenges many of us can not imagine. They've given so much of themselves and chose to serve their community with care, compassion and equity for every patient, when they are able to take a break, we hope the time away will help them and their loved ones recharge and that they feel our deepest appreciation for their sacrifice and heroism.

– Robert Isom

Found on CNN
3 years ago

The Department of Defense continues to monitor the situation in Naval Air Station Pensacola and gather all the facts of each attack. Ive spoken with Governor Ron DeSantis, the Secretary of the Navy Boulevard, and Deputy Secretary Norquist and am considering several steps to ensure the security of our military installations and the safety of our service members and their families, im grateful for the heroism of the first responders and law enforcement who helped confront both situations and kept further loss of life from occurring. To all our sailors, soldiers, airmen, and marines, and civilian personnel, we stand ready to assist and make resources available to deal with the grief in the aftermath of these tragedies as well as lifes challenges in general.

– Mark Esper

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

Its enormous because theres been an enormous sacrifice by so many families in America, because we recognized the heroism of people who perform every day for our country and community.

– Frank Siller

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

I'm upset that one member's actions has reflected negatively on a department that has a history of service and heroism.

– Alex Villanueva

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

She has deep respect for his family. While she was simply sharing a memory, she continues to believe that the best stories about Senator McCain are not about the views he had about President Trump: they are about McCains own valor and heroism.

– Tim Hogan

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

As horrible as this has been it's been amazing to see the resilient spirit of everyone involved and the heroism of those risking their lives on the front lines.

– Kardashian West

Found on CNN
5 years ago

Sergeant Major John Canley and John Canley heroism brought Congress together in a way that we don't always see in these hyper-partisan times, it does represent the best of all of us -- the best of our country and our patriotism.

– Julia Brownley

Found on CNN
5 years ago

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