Holy Heroes, Batman !
Sometimes when I see reruns of the sixties TV series Batman
I wonder what happened to Alliterating Robin when he grew up? Did he become an
alpha hero like Batman or evolve into a loveable beta hero?
We all love a good book with a good hero. I'm especially
fond of the strong beta hero. The guy with a sensitive heart and the patience
of saint, but not so mild that people walk all over him. My mind immediately
turns to Commander Harmon Rabb of the TV show JAG. He had it all – except that it took him 9
years to get the girl! But he did – and in full mess dress too. Heaven's he
looked handsome.
Some folks prefer the strong, take charge, high risk alpha
hero. And I'll admit, I wouldn't throw
one back! I love those Navy SEAL
books. The guy who takes on the bad guys
and leaves them in his wake like debris after a tornado. What's the cliché?
Could eat 'em with a spoon- lol.
Today, I'd like to take a minute of your time to mention
real heroes. Everyday heroes, like firemen, and policemen, and the person who
risks his or her own safety for a stranger in trouble. But more specifically,
our military heroes. The ones who put their lives on the line every day to
protect our freedom. And who too often come home to face challenges and
hardships no person who fought for our country should.
