[widgeon13]

I guess I equate heroism with risk of life or personal wellbeing. While I have the utmost respect for Mr. Rogers and his integrity I don't recall seeing or hearing of him putting his life on the line for his fellow man.

Does the world need more like him? YES.

Sounds like we just have different interpretations of the terms, hero vs role model.

In some thread in the last few days the point was made that "heroism" is bantered about much too liberally. I would have to agree with that statement. I don't see "hero" and "role model" being the same.

Dialogue on real heroes could be very interesting, let the list begin.

My hope would be that the list doesn't contain a litany of celebrity names and sports figures but instead personal relationships that people see as role models for living a good life. Heroes and role models from their own neighborhood or family that they can associate with rather than someone from a TV program or news story.

My intent was not to question your judgement but to better differentiate between the terms, hero and role model.