All Comments on 'An Essay On Heroism'

I agree with 95%. I have noticed in my own travels, the heros I have met have almost universally disdained the title, always saying some variation of: I was just doing my job, anyone would have done what I did (which I dispute, that's WHY they are heros to me). True heros don't want the title, it seems to me.

Heroism - a complicated thing. You make some good points and thank you. *****

Heroes and heroism — know them/it when you see it. Like what you shared here, especially selflessness and notion of mentoring. Thanks.

Liz Cheney is narcissistic garbage and hero to no one.

RIP Ogg. You encouraged me to write, even when it was bad. Thanks to you, I actually got into professionally editing and writing. Thank you.

Thanks for your article!

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*****Thanks for sharing. RIP Ogg

Thanks for remembering Ogg and participating in the event, Emily. You made some very good points and included Jack Kirby too!

I think of Todd Beamer and the passengers and crew of United 93 who stopped a kamikaze attempt against either the U.S. Capitol or the White House on 9/11/01.

Ogg truly was a hero! He grittily moved forward even knowing that the inevitable end for all of us was coming soon for him. Farewell and well done Ogg, you are truly a model for us! And Emily McP you are a bit of a hero yourself! Speaking in public eulogization for a fallen hero is a somewhat daunting task; and one you have admirably completed! I'm sure Ogg would be pleased that his legacy includes a wide circle of appreciative admirers. Thank you for sharing what that wonderful example of a man means to you. The good are long remembered, the great are never forgotten.