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Dashrath Manjhi

by J Kile | Dec 14, 2015 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Physical, Uncategorized | 0 |

We all have mountains standing in our path, making life more difficult than it should be. But what...

Giorgio Perlasca

by J Kile | Mar 29, 2013 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical | 2 |

Who would expect an escaped political prisoner would pose as a Spanish diplomat during WWII to save the lives of people in a country not his own? With the option to sneak away and pursue his personal safety, Giorgio Perlasca chose to remain in order to give hope and heroic aid to over five thousand Jews.

Octavius Catto

by J Kile | Dec 5, 2012 | 19th Century, Male, North America, Physical, Political, Social | 2 |

“A Hero Ahead of His Time” Ninety years before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up...

Refik Veseli

by J Kile | May 8, 2012 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical | 0 |

Out of one of Europe’s smaller nations came a young hero inspired by his community, his country,...

Chiune Sugihara

by J Kile | Apr 9, 2012 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Physical | 2 |

A man of great moral character, Chiune Sugihara was moved by compassion after witnessing the dire...

Jorge Muñoz

by J Kile | Nov 24, 2011 | 21st Century, Male, North America, Physical | 4 |

For over seven years Jorge Muñoz Zapata has brought hope and happiness to the needy who gather on...

Elena Durán Miranda

by J Kile | Nov 9, 2011 | 21st Century, Central & South America, Female, Physical, Social | 1 |

One amazing trait of a hero is their willingness to give up their own hopes and dreams of a...

Andrew Benson Greene, Jr.

by J Kile | Sep 6, 2011 | 21st Century, Africa, Male, Physical, Social | 0 |

The young Andrew Benson Greene, Jr. is a powerful model of peace in his home country of Sierra...

Chief Joseph

by J Kile | Jun 27, 2011 | 19th Century, Male, North America, Physical, Social | 2 |

At the age of 30, the newly appointed Chief Joseph of the Wallowa band of the Nez Perce had little...

Moira Kelly

by J Kile | Mar 14, 2011 | 20th Century, Australia & Oceania, Female, Physical, Social | 20 |

No matter where you travel in the world, she has probably been there serving and helping children...

Irena Sendler

by J Kile | Jan 20, 2011 | 20th Century, Europe, Female, Physical, Social | 6 |

We remember the Holocaust for the evil shadow it casts on human history, but forget that even in the darkest of times incredible acts of goodness and compassion could be found. Actions like these remind us that it is in the darkest moments where the brightest heroes often shine. Like the steady stream that creates a canyon, Irena Sendler’s consistent courage, day in and day out, changed the fate of over 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust of WWII.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

by J Kile | Jan 10, 2011 | 20th Century, Economic, Male, North America, Physical, Political, Social | 7 |

Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the few people in history who have so profoundly changed the world in such a short time. His visions and actions for social unity, racial brotherhood, true peace and social welfare were not only carefully thought and weighed, but also acted upon with strategic finesse.

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Dashrath Manjhi

Giorgio Perlasca

Refik Veseli

Chiune Sugihara

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