racer42 0 #51 January 18, 2006 Quoteawwww mikey don't feel like an a-hole, I appreciate you saying such things, thank you very much! Yeah, I appreciate it too. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #52 January 18, 2006 Kev we are suckers for this sentimental business huh? Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommytn296 0 #53 January 18, 2006 Kevin Hawkins' Daughter. Josh is cool, too. Those guys were true friends to someone they didn't even know. That's what makes the sport a real family. Also, my real family, all of the ptwobs out there. "I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead." -Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #54 January 18, 2006 Yes, Kevin is awesome, but have you let go of his harness yet?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #55 January 18, 2006 QuoteKevin Hawkins' Daughter. Josh is cool, too. Those guys were true friends to someone they didn't even know. That's what makes the sport a real family. Also, my real family, all of the ptwobs out there. I swear to God I'm gettin in the car now and drivin to C Springs. I'm gonna wait for ya right outside the gateL.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #56 January 18, 2006 QuoteA hero is someone who does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done without thought of consequence to themselves. B. B, I think you are the only poster that understands what the over used word "Hero" really means. And I think you know one, he wears a Green Beret. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #57 January 18, 2006 A large percentage of the world disagrees vehemently with that point of view. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darnknit 0 #58 January 18, 2006 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A hero is someone who does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done without thought of consequence to themselves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. B, I think you are the only poster that understands what the over used word "Hero" really means. really? hmmm. pulling is cool. keep it in the skin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #59 January 18, 2006 Roger, Rook and Melissa Nelson. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #60 January 18, 2006 QuoteI think you are the only poster that understands what the over used word "Hero" really means.I am glad there is a difference between "think" and reality! A hero is someone who does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done knowing the consequence to themselves and does so without hesitation!!!. HERO is an acronym for He Expires Real OftenTime and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #61 January 28, 2006 QuoteA large percentage of the world disagrees vehemently with that point of view. And your point is?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUDYJ 0 #62 January 29, 2006 OK, so I am jumping in here for two reasons.. One I know what MJOsparky is saying ... about the word HERO.. and yet I know what the other's are saying as well. But secondly, I would say that you, Michael, are my HERO.. I know that over this past year my skydiving has reached the level it has because of the time and effort you invested into jumping with me. YOU gave me what no other has in this sport. You listen to my endless questions.. you have made me think. You are there for me when I knew no one else. You let me be goofy when I needed to and you yell at me when I am a little over the edge. We have a friendship that allows us to be ourselves... that my friend, is what a HERO is.. I know you have my backside anytime, anywhere and for any reason. As I do you. I know I am better in the air because you have taught me to think for myself and evaluate what I can do and do safely. And how to see what stupid things others are doing.. and stay clear of them. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today.. in the air and out of the air. You are my Hero because you save me from more than just harm~~ IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darnknit 0 #63 January 29, 2006 QuoteA large percentage of the world disagrees vehemently with that point of view. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And your point is? going out on a limb, i believe his point is "a large percentage of the world disagrees with you". i also believe the statement was made in the context of you seconding bbarnhouse's post as to the true nature of a hero. i personally found bbarnhouse's post ironic, since it was in response to a statement that one skydiver had saved another's life, without giving thought to the consequences to himself. why can't the guy who literally saved my life be a hero? oh wait, you were asking a rhetorical question weren't you? how did that work out for you? what color are my toggles? why do yellow marmosets? how many jars in a bumpy road? what time is it? what point do you have to make other than: the guy(Kevin Vetter) who actively saved my life during a skydive is not a hero in bbarnhouse's eyes and you agree with her? last question not rhetorical. i wonder what i meant by that? pulling is cool. keep it in the skin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #64 January 29, 2006 Thanks Red Headed Lady. (old man blushes) All that I have done is what others have done for me and I expect you to do for others. I get a kick watching people learn, the light come on while they are in freefall and it starts coming together for them. You listen well and learn fast Lady. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #65 January 29, 2006 QuoteA hero is someone who does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done without thought of consequence to themselves. To me a hero would be someone who does more then needs to be done. Many people live there lives doing things that need to be done when they need to be done without thought for themselves. Its those that go above and beyond to make life better, without expecting reward that can be called a hero. Regardless if the person made on life better, or a group of peoples lives better. A skydiving hero is someone who you look up to in the sport, for whatever reason. Even if its just because we want to look as cool as them one day, or because through their invention we had a medium to jump. The only person who can dictate what a hero is, is the person who is choosing the hero. To negate ones feelings because they dont agree with the the defination is wrong. Every suicide bomber is someone's hero. My skydiving hero's are Glenn Bangs and Mike X, they trained me to be a skydiver, and forever will hold a place in my heart as being the medium that helped me live my life to the fullest.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #66 January 29, 2006 I am not sure what you are saying or responding to. But that’s ok. If the actions of a skydiver fit the definition “A hero is someone who does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done without thought of consequence to themselves” I would say they are a Hero. But just being a skydiver does not meet this definition. jmo SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #67 January 29, 2006 Jeb Corliss! If he manages to land a birdman without a parachute, he deserves to be a legend!He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
