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Ya know, why should there be just a Douche of the Day Thread? We gotta give props for those that go above and beyond the call of the duty. So, as the title suggest, all Heroes go here. And now, the TV show doesn't count. ;D
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Hero trucker pulls infant, grandmother from flaming wreck (http://pix11.com/2014/08/18/watch-it-hero-trucker-pulls-infant-grandmother-from-flaming-wreck/)
Biloxi, Mississippi I-10 Car Crashes Into Semi, Explosion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeSmeZ5nvWU
It didn't feel right posting this in the Glorious Win thread. It may have had a good outcome at the end, but there's nothing glorious about anyone being put in a situation of harm. So, I figured this story was the one to kick off this thread. I liked seeing a few complete strangers helping out another. I will say that the one in the Van that stops and then just drives on through the smoke deserves his own place in the Douche thread.
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Awesome idea
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Rhode Island Coach’s Winning Spirit is a Home-run Despite Loss in Little League World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQwspI_zceg&list=UUBi2mrWuNuyYy4gbM6fU18Q
Every kid would be lucky to have a coach like this.
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I like that guy... very cool.
Kids don't know it yet, but they will.
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Bystanders flip car in dramatic rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW1HF65XCmQ
Damn impressive. This also highlights that you CAN get things done as a team rather than as an individual.
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Project Vigil: D-Day 2014, The saluting boy on Omaha beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k9Si28k0Fk&index=34&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk
One of the most moving and touching tributes I've seen for our Veterans. I salute all of our soldiers and this 11 year old Boy.
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Busters Ice Cream Truck Halloween Costume
(http://i.imgur.com/eoBcjvP.jpg)
Could have posted this is Glorious Wins, Cos Play or created a Halloween Themed Thread. But at the end of the day, the Parents are the Heroes of the Day for their creativity in what they put together for their son. Simply....awesome!
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That made me smile. Again, another great post.
Ya know, it's very hard to find anything, let alone news with something good in the content.
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I agree that there is so few good things out there that this thread is not going to "fly up the charts" anytime soon. It's kinda like mining for Gold. You know it's there, it's just gonna take a lot longer to get to it.
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Man uses Olive Garden’s ‘never ending pasta pass’ to feed homeless (http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/11/29/man-uses-olive-gardens-never-ending-pasta-pass-to-feed-homeless/)
He gets the Hero of the Day Award. Very cool.
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That is cool.
Bravo
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More... more of this man and many like him.
Dutch Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb
Fellow Muslim immigrants 'can f--- off' if they are not grateful for freedom of speech: Dutch mayor
The outspoken Moroccan-born mayor of Rotterdam said fellow Muslim immigrants "can f--- off" if they are not grateful for freedom of speech, the British newspaper The Telegraph reported Tuesday.
Ahmed Aboutaleb made the eye-popping statement after last week's terror attacks on the Paris satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 people dead, including 10 journalists.
"It is incomprehensible that you can turn against freedom," Aboutaleb said in his speech, according to The Telegraph. "But if you do not like freedom, in Heaven’s name pack your bag and leave.
"There may be a place in the world where you can be yourself," he continued. "Be honest with yourself and do not go and kill innocent journalists. And if you do not like it here because humorists you do not like make a newspaper, may I then say you can f--- off."
Aboutaleb is a "secular Muslim" whose father was an imam in Morocco, The Telegraph reported. He moved to the Netherlands in 1976 when he was a teenager, and has been under some fire for having dual passports, the newspaper reported.
The 53-year-old Aboutaleb's comments were praised by London Mayor Boris Johnson as "the voice of the Enlightenment, of Voltaire."
"We can and will protect this country against these jihadist thugs," Johnson wrote in The Telegraph. "We will bug them and monitor them and arrest them and prosecute them and jail them. But if we are going to win the struggle for the minds of these young people, then that is the kind of voice we need to hear – and it needs above all to be a Muslim voice."
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Detroit Man Who Walked 21 Miles To Work Surprised With A New Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2NTTQqJuwE
I was going to post this in Glorious Wins, but when I thought about it, this is really more about personal endurance and drive to make such a long trek and do it day in and day out. For that reason alone, I think he is a hero just by sheer will and determination. He is the prime example of what the human mind can do when it stays the course. The bonus of course is getting a new car.
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Nice... I got tear from that.
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Parents Get Tattoo Of Daughter’s Birthmark So She Won’t Feel Different (http://elitedaily.com/news/world/parents-get-tattoo-daughters-birthmark-wont-feel-different/947256/)
This is awesome! I love that they did this for their little girl. Double heroes of the day!
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PHOTOS: Buggy gives special-needs kitten a second chance at life (http://fox5sandiego.com/2015/02/28/buggy-gives-special-needs-kitten-a-second-chance-at-life/)
I love that there are people out there in this world that care enough about animals to do what they can to make their lives easier. This invention can be applied to all sorts of domesticated pets. So, I'm giving a shout out to the creator(s) of this buggy as the Hero of the Day. :)
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Despite not being a fan of cats, I agree, it's great to see good services done for our pets.
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Pharrell Williams, Moby and Andrew W.K. want to perform at bullied dancing man's LA party (http://www.mirror.co.uk/usvsth3m/pharrell-williams-moby-andrew-wk-5288811)
This starts out a Douche of the Day story, but ends up in the Hero of the Day thread for good reason. Thank God for people like Pharrell Williams, Moby and Andrew W.K. that are willing to step in and make another human being matter.
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Saw this just moments ago. What an amazing contrast in humanity
Bravo to those folks supporting Dancing Man
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Vin Diesel Names Daughter After Paul Walker (https://celebrity.yahoo.com/news/vin-diesel-names-daughter-paul-walker-133438852.html)
Didn't know where to put this and this in particular doesn't make one a "Hero". But the story is cool and I like Vin paying tribue to Paul in the manner that he does. Very cool.
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Dayum man, you beat me to it. Ya, I was gonna put here too.
Put Vin Diesel down for "Would like to have a beer with"
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The Padres have signed a wheelchair-bound ex-pitcher for 20 straight years (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/04/san-diego-padres-matt-lachappa-contract-mlb)
We all assume that Big League Sports Franchises are all cold and heartless and all about money in how they use and disacard players and whatnot. This article will enlighten you that not all Owners are bad. The Padres Organization gets my seal of approval for Hero of the Day for the past 20 years going out of their way to take care of one of their own. Great read.
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See What WWE Does For A Cancer Suffering Kid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G0DY-mWedw
Another YouTube Recommendation feed sent my way today. It's a year old, but I had to post here. The WWE Superstars that made this a reality for Conner is epic. Along with the Wrestlers, Conner belongs in this thread as a true Hero. This will leave you in tears for sure.
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Three Americans Praised for Stopping Possible Terror Attack on a Train In France
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NMKHgBvFqc
These guys are awesome. Brave doesn't even begin to do them justice.
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I heard the beat his head to unconsciousness. I wish they would have collapsed it.
Damn... But yes, these guys are awesome heroes.
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Jamie Foxx Rescues Man From Burning Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwwn53KgjZY
Pretty cool story.
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David Ortiz delivers on promise to sick child with home run (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/david-ortiz-delivers-on-promise-to-sick-child-with-home-run-162441935.html)
This is awesome and it's right out of Babe Ruth / Lou Gehrig lore as well.
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Deaf Cashier Photographed as Patrons Patiently Write Down Food Orders (https://gma.yahoo.com/deaf-cashier-photographed-patrons-patiently-write-down-food-183439039--abc-news-wellness.html)
I really like this story. So many people are impatient and something like this could have had disastrous results. Really nice that the people involved chose another way to go with this. Love it!
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Thank gawd their is some humanity still existing. Great story.
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Florence + The Machine sings with Hospice Austin teen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzw7MOBS9lg&list=WL&index=32
Another great moment to put a smile on your face. The story is, the teen wanted to go see Florence in concert, but due to her illness, she couldn't. So, they brought the concert to her. Awesome. For more details, go here (http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/05/23/florence-welch-surprises-texas-teen-in-hospice-with-private-performance.html).
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Do you search these stories out? Are they delivered to you? Embedded in your news stories?
Regardless, great stuff. Keep 'em coming.
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I'm the one playing the guitar in the video. Thanks for noticing. And yes, I get my daily feed fix everyday....all day. And no, that isn't me playing guitar in the video. ;)
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Man that's tough to watch... in a good way. You guys do know what 'hospice' means... right.
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Yes.
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José Fernández Once Asked a Crying Young Fan for His Autograph (https://www.yahoo.com/news/jos-fern-ndez-once-asked-171718593.html)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3khPfsTQQo
I'm sure you have all heard by now the tragic news of José Fernández losing his life in a boating accident last week. Well, the remembrances are still coming out and this one in particular really caught my eye. Awesome video showing just how cool and humble he really was. He is definitely a hero and will be missed.
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Love this thread.
Don't know of the guy, but it's great to highlight awesome humanitarian people like him.
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Bait Bum - Wait For It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh2vO1Iyvqs
This is awesome from start to finish. The only negative I have with the video is the title. It does a huge disservice and doesn't represent what they are trying to achieve here. People or more likely not to check it out because of the title which would deprive people of something truly epic.
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Loved that.... thanks for bringing that up.
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'Miracle' catch: 9-year-old saves falling baby brother
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1spWDYJSXRs
This gives me chills. Thank God for that Kid being in the right place at the right time.
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John Cena Reacts | Fans Surprise John Cena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCunDK0tSw
Watch this and try not to get choked up listening to the fan's tell their own stories. Powerful stuff.
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Teenager assists blind and deaf man on flight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srlObCcdnDQ
With the world being ripped apart with hate from all corners, seeing this story was a breath of fresh air and much needed. Everyone can and should take a page out of her book on how to treat people....especially strangers.
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Grocery store employee's compassion makes huge impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-j0TvoaNCs
If this story doesn't make you feel good...........
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Alums reunite to sing 'Seasons of Love' for former choir teacher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUCS1khtZgc
Feelgood vid.
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Dying dad’s unforgettable dance with bride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE6LhkZQaCw&t=6s
This made me tear up. I defy anyone not to.
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Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Deadlifts 200 Pounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu2Wxg4IV80
What an amazing story. This kid is beyond inspiring.
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Proof That Keanu Reeves Is the Nicest Man in Hollywood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-IRX-Xaa3g
This is a really fun video to watch. It's the way it's edited together, along with the stories that make it what it is.
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Chris Evans Leaves Heartwarming Message For 6-Year-Old Superhero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VCirK7zark
Bridger is an amazing kid.