HERO is word that too-often is used to describe those whose work, though noble – and in some cases, brave – is not what (in the purest sense of the word), I would consider to be heroic. Celebrities and sports figures, for instance, are often referred to as heroes. It sounds good, and it’s a lofty superlative for people who often do incredible work sometimes requiring a level of courage. But how many times have we heard the term, “gridiron heroes,” to simply describe star football players?
