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Ted Lavender Characteristics

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If you were to ask any individual what their idea of a hero is, they’ll most likely give you a perfect description of superman, but that’s the fictional visual that’s been placed into the minds of the general public. What is a true hero? A true hero is selfless, brave, and determined; someone like Ted Lavender. Lavender was highly respected, he was as brave as he could be without needing recognition, and he took a bullet to the head. He will never be stripped of his humble and heroic reputation.
A man who puts his life on the line; a man who does what he feels he must do. It’s evident that no man wants to go into war, anyone could run from it like Tim O’brien when he was drafted into the Vietnam War, but Lavender faced a terrifying scenario head on. A hero is selfless, brave, and determined. The act of fighting in the war automatically makes a hero all of the above; wartime hero’s put their life on the line, they commit to their duties and they never know whether they’ll come out of it alive. These hero’s demonstrate many of the characteristics of a hero and they do so with dignity. A hero impacts all aspects of someone's life and leaves a positive impression, but there’s no limit to the amount of characteristics that could be used to define a hero. …show more content…

Lavender was drafted into the military and rather than running from such a horrifying situation he took every opportunity to show such heroic acts. It takes bravery to surrender your life and devote it to your country. He fought with the utmost chivalry and held his courage strong. He never asked for a thank you nor recognition. One bullet to the head and Lavender’s life had come to a sudden end, but that doesn’t make him a weak link nor a dud, but only makes him more of a hero. Not only was he brave and determined, but he had lost his life in the most selfless

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