Guest Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 As the 1916 celebrations take place today,my Daughter has a thesis to complete- the subject matter being: Do We Live in An Unheroic Age? Any thoughts?..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 No, but different generations I'm afraid. Today's heroes are Rooney, Beiber, Cowell etc..... Where's the likes of Albert Ball, Orde Wingate, Monty ? We've only got Simon Weston that I can think of . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Yes Ian it would seem that way........but i reckon heroic deeds are being carried out every day in this strife filled world......and true hero's carry out the deed and then keep silent about it.........as many of our own family members did in years gone............... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I suppose it all depends to some degree on your conception of what constitutes a hero. Acts of bravery, selflessness, possessing a special talent etc. I have many 'heroes' if you may term them that way, sporting heroes such as Denis Law and Lasse Viren, musicians the likes of Otis Redding and Peter Green and so on, there are admirable literary figures (to me) too such as Oscar Wilde, Dylan Thomas and Byron and then there are the inspirational figures that in my belief are/were a force for good, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. It is interesting that some of these people and examples no longer walk among us - but their legacy lives with us and affects our lives. For me though, my real heroes were my Mother and Father. For their selflessness, courage, principled ways and strength in what were at times life threatening situations. For all they taught me which was much. I'm going to suggest there are many other Mothers and Fathers out there doing the same for their children, every day, all over the world, doing everything for their children out of selfless love. For that reason alone, yes, we still do live in heroic times. Good luck to your daughter and her thesis, Ian. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Today's heroes in my opinion operate in front lines of a different nature- Ambulance staff,casualty nurses etc... As Benjamin said the deed is kept silent,interesting subject matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 The old saying.........'experience is the mother of silence'.........is very apt on this subject......... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 The crews of lifeboats such as the occupants of the Penlee boat which sank in horrendous seas, or the crews of our fishing fleet who risk their lives every second that they are afloat such as the Gaul. Both incidents many years ago, but still totally ingrained in my mind. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Previously there was the triple tragedy whereby Hull lost three trawlers in the space of three weeks. The Ross Cleveland, St Romanus and the Kingston Peridot were lost north of Iceland in late January, early February 1968. 58 crewmen were lost. Thankfully this could 'never' happen today. These are our real hero's. 58 men from one city within a fortnight or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 100 years since the Easter Rising..............wrongs have been comitted on both sides of the story of Ireland or Eire,and its sad.I think today the vast majority of both the British and Irish people have no problem with the current situation or any animosity toward each other,indeed most of us in Britain have an Irish family connextion.............However even today there is an element that will never be content with the North/south situation,and i see no resolution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 There is no solution I'm afraid Benjamin. Some people can't forget and forgive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I HAVE a VERY good friend in Armagh,and i know he will never change............likewise another from south of the border....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I don't quite understand how this topic moved on to Ireland. It might be best if it goes back to its original subject. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 SORRY CLIFF TON................BUT IT STARTED WITH iRELAND Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I must learn to read more accurately However, bear in mind Ireland can be politics, and you know what we think of that on here. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks clif-ton and i know what you mean....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 There is a priest here in Dublin who has devoted his life to feeding and clothing homeless people and giving them self respect, an absolute hero. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Oxford Dictionary definition :- A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 My idea of an Hero'............is someone who is 'scared'.........but still does it.......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Some Forest away games were like that Benjamin! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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