What makes a hero?

Somebody asked that somewhere recently and it got me to thinking what makes my heros my heros?
I think a big part of it is selflessness. Someone who did something for someone else, that they didn't HAVE to do or weren't forced to do. No one MADE them do it... they did it out of the goodness of their heart, many times without even thinking about it, because that is just the kind of person they are... selfless, giving, open, fair....
But not just ONE thing... they live their whole lives like that.... so making that choice is just their nature. It's not a decision, just a way of life.

Another is openess. Willing to listen to all the opinions and factors and THEN make up their mind, instead of only hearing one side and deciding that is what they have to believe in. I love someone who will listen to all sides of an issue and then decide what is right for the good of all.
Someone willing to compromise, to make things better for all involved. Sort of like a bridge between two sides. Maybe a peace maker. Or at least one who TRIES to make peace.

Also someone NON prejudiced. Someone who knows we all bleed the same color. We are all capable of possessing that higher level of intellegence if we want to.
to be continued....