Deckman,

Thanks for the story of your dad. He's a hero, all right.

Reading this thread makes me realize that there really are quite a few heroes out there.
--Or at least (though it may not be the same thing) many people who can do heroic things.

Although I don't agree with everything she said, I've always admired Mother Theresa's remark:

God does not call us to do great things, but to do small things with great love.

Regards,

Doug aka darkriver