Morgan's Hero: A Short Story

Gowrie, Iowa native, Orval Hasty needed money to attend college, so he joined the marines in 1940, he ended up earning this money after the war. He got assigned at Ford Island to guard In February 1941. Around the 450 acre island there were other vessels and battleships. Orval said, "It was good duty. The climate was nice, we weren 't overworked and it was fun," with regard to the Naval Air Station Ford Island. When not at work Orval attended flying lessons, visited shows, and hung out at beaches. Sleeping in on Sunday mornings was normal for Marines and Sailors not on duty. Orval got up early asking his parents about his driver’s license through the mail. Orval didn’t know what was about to happen. No one knew. Before dawn 183 Japanese bomber planes, torpedo planes and fighter planes took flight on their way to Pearl Harbor. Wave two came later.

Combat during World War 1 was a strange mix of brutal combat and boredom. WWI is mostly known for its trench warfare. Soldiers would dig trenches in the ground and fight from there. Trench warfare was extremely boring, and sometimes, the soldiers would act like they aren’t fighting a war at all. The movie, Gallipoli, showed men skinny dipping on a beach with the fighting taking place nearby. The movie showed men hanging out in the trenches, and some of them were even sleeping in small holes in the trenches. The area between opposing trenches was known as no-man’s land. Traversing this landscape was extremely dangerous and fatal. There was no cover, and the area was a kill zone with all the machine guns and enemy troops in the opposing trenches.

It was hard for her to find out, but in the end where she talks to Uncle Frank she found out that Uncle Frank is her superman, and she had learn to distinguish between the real world and the fantasy world. She thinks it is okay to have a fantasy world as long as there is a balance between the two

The death penalty is still in use in the united states. The state with the most executions is Texas with a total of 545 from 2017 to the year 1976 (Number of Executions, 2017). The death penalty is a very big debate. There are many reasons why and why people do and don’t like the death penalty.

Beeeep, beep, beeeep. Vogt pushed harder onto the horn button on his steering wheel. For fuck's sake I'm going to be late. "GET OUT OF MY WAY!" he shouted at the top of his voice to no-one in particular.

This Mighty Mom has the superhero power to fight against bullying. Like any good mom she also has the ability to fly, be invisible, and have a really cute outfit!

People react to experiences based on what they have been previously exposed to. This is why patience, good listening skills, understanding and respect are what I aspire to teach by example; along with the magic of music. My plan is to do this while being a great, multi-culturally competent, elementary school music teacher. What a mouth full, but that’s the goal! Western would be a great school for me. I have turned tragedy into something positive and feel like I would be coming to your school prepared with a good amount of experience.

Batman, one of the most famous superheroes, was just a little under 14 when both his parents were murdered right in front of him. He could have taken that event in many different ways, but he turned to trying to help others so that more incidents like this do not occur. Another example is Ant-Man. Ant-Man used to be a criminal before he turned and became a superhero. He had hacked into Sony Productions and then got arrested and got arrested again for breaking and entering into a man’s house. Superheroes show people that the past, is the past, and the present is where one can change their actions and behaviors to become a better person. The author of, "Lessons Learned From Superheroes", says, “Everyone feels out of place at some point in their lives. It is especially a common feeling during our childhood. However, superheroes such as the X-Men show that being different is not a bad thing. In fact, it can often be a very good thing.” This demonstrates the idea of change for the better, but also the idea to be yourself. Superheroes do not have to be the kid who is loved by everyone. They can be anyone whether they came from a difficult background, they chose the wrong path before, or they are the perfect kid being even more perfect. Parents see superheroes as chances for their kids to have a role model, bringing them into their culture. What better role model than someone who can overcome obstacles, fight for good, display courage, and has other desirable

On the 20th of June, The Pearl cruise ship was sailing through the lost islands of the Caribbean. The Pearl had just stopped at Kikibuka, a gorgeous small island off the coast of Antigua. Kate Blair had just stepped off the boat and smelled the fresh air of the Caribbean. She was a short fifteen year old with a lot of positive energy. She did not know that she was about to have the adventure of a lifetime.

"You don't have to kill people," Morgan said. "Of course we do," Carol barked. She then made a run to protect the arsenal and fully propelled her Susie Homemaker cover in the

When Frodo left the shire he was accompanied by his closest friends. Before they could even get a moment rest they were faced with challenges they never could have prepared for. They face a menacing foe who they believed they had no chance of defeating. Then they met Strider a man who had the experience they needed in order to survive. He helped them realize that if they applied themselves even they could survive anything thrown at them. And not a moment too soon because soon the band of Hobbits found themselves embroiled in a terrible dilemma of which choice should they make. Go back home or continue on their journey to help shape the future of the land. They chose to trudge ahead even with the contrast theart of the enemy forever hanging over them. Along the way they met incredible people who they thought they could never have anything in common with such as a hot headed dwarf, a worldly elf and an all knowing wizard. This fellowship of

I had been living here in Canada for one year now, and I was about to go on my first self directed mission. My goal to ride my horse all the way up the Fraser spend the winter and then come back down. I would be by myself with an indian guide to accompany me. It felt like a test, I guess it’s time to prove my worth. The journey is going to be long and hard. I’m planning on waiting out winter which will take up to four months plus the journey itself which won’t be short. Then when you add in all the stops that I will make in various towns we’re looking at a long time to be away from home. Not that I wasn’t already away, I had gotten used to this land but my heart still yearned for Ireland. I was afraid, not only of the journey ahead but also

Our tale start on a dark night. Not dark and stormy but dark. Our hero roams the streets alone. Who is the hero you might ask. Well let’s just say that his name is John and continue with the story for now. Now our hero lives in an abandoned pickup truck not too far into the forest. He lives there with Brian and Megan his two best friends. Before you ask yourself “Do they steal food and other things they need?” The answer is no. People in town are very nice. The baker buys everything that they need and when they need it he will give it to them. So John was walking thinking that life is never going to get better. BOOM! That came from the alley in front of him. He ran toward the explosion. “Hello? Anybody need help.” He yelled. As the

“If my story can make the difference in just one person's life, just one, I know I will have fulfilled my purpose on this earth.” This mentality encompasses the true nature of heroism- the desire to impact the world for good without the need for affirmation or recognition. My grandmother, or Nanny, as she is affectionately called, has faced many challenges throughout her lifetime. Despite her troubled childhood, battle with depression, and years of illness, she courageously approaches each day with optimism and courage. Nannie comes face to face with “Grendel” everyday and is a hero for fighting with tenacity, selflessness, and humility.

As she pulls out a little bit of money ", As she said " Besides we have to eat ", He says, yeah, you're right. As they were about to drive to a HyVee, Macks brother Nick sees Macks mother walking by on the sidewalk. as he gets excited and starts to giggle, as his sister looks around to see what her little brother was giggling about. As she turns around and sees her mother who was walking on the sidewalk and then she insanity covers Nicks month and told Gage to hide with her,as Gage follows her. once they turned around the corner of a big building, Mack says in a furmly tone, " Never do that again " As Nick says " Sissy, ae you mad at me? "