Everday Heroes

Everyday Heroes

By Steven

Patriot is one who loves his or her country and zealously guards its welfare; especially, a defender of popular liberty. In my own words I think a patriot is someone who helps our country succeed and truly cares about the country they live in.

There are patriots everywhere: in your own town, city, and state. Patriots are all around us. Some are every day average Joes' and some are professional athletes or men and women in the military.

John F. Kennedy was a patriot. Kennedy was confident, energetic, ambitious, and had many goals for our country. He showed that he truly cared about our country and the people that lied in it. Kennedy was very focused on Americas' youth and how they can help the country. He stated "Ask not what your country can do for you...Ask what you can do for your country."

Martin Luther King Jr. was another patriot. King was a black activist who believed that everyone should be treated equally, no matter what race. He believed peace instead of violence and love instead of hate. King wanted blacks to be able to go to school with whites, share the same water fountains with whites, and be able to sit in the front seats of the bus with whites. King said to his followers "Blood may flow...before we receive our freedom...but it must be our own blood."

People should all look up to our patriots, and should also step up and be a patriot. I believe everyone should contribute to his or her country and show their support.