National Hero Day

National Hero Day

Please enjoy these submissions from your co-workers.

Monica Avila's heros are...

Her Mom and Dad

Although both struggled through their childhood as well as in their early adulthood, they've never given up and always kept it together for my brother, my child and for me. I am thankful for the parents I have, and I truly would be lost without them.

Yazmin Narvaez's hero is...

Her Mom (Erica)

My mom is my hero because she does everything and anything for our family without complaints. She will always go out of her way to make everyone else's lives easier. I tell her to be a little selfish sometimes, but she does not listen! From buying every grandchild's favorite snack to helping me with a flat tire, my mom is always there to save the day!

Samantha Minard's hero is...

Her Oma

She was born in a Japanese concentration camp and her family escaped to realitives in China, then fled further to the Netherlands. She pursued her dream to be a Nurse and got certified, which is what led to her meeting my grandfather. She married and had 3 childern (my mother the middle child) and followed the man she loved to the U.S. in 1979(est.). She became a certified nurse again in the U.S. and continued until she retired. She became a U.S. citizen fully in 1987(est.). She is the most hard working a loves her family more than anyone I have ever met and I am proud to be related to her.

Myra Orrett's heros are...

Her Parents

Your parents' stories are indeed remarkable and inspiring. Here's a revised version that highlights their courage and resilience: My parents are my heroes, each with an extraordinary journey that led them to build a new life in the United States. Their stories are testament to the power of human resilience and determination. My mother's path was marked by profound loss and bravery. Born in Guatemala City, she faced unimaginable tragedy when her husband perished in a plane crash over the Petén jungle, followed by the heartbreaking loss of her two infant children just months later. At around 30 years old, she made the courageous decision to leave everything behind and start anew in a foreign land. Arriving in the US alone, my mother found shelter in a women's boarding house and immediately set to work.

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Myra Orrett's heros are...

Her Parents

Determined to build a stable future, she hired an attorney to help her navigate the complex process of becoming a legal US citizen. Her strength in the face of such adversity is truly awe-inspiring. My father's journey began in Jamaica, where he was sent to boarding schools across Central America at a young age. His education eventually brought him to Mississippi, where he graduated and married. When my grandfather refused to fund his college education due to his marriage, my father's tenacity shone through. He put himself through university by working various jobs, then continued on to law school at Loyola University. To support himself and his growing family of four children from his first marriage, my father sold encyclopedias and vacuum cleaners door-to-door while pursuing his law degree. Upon graduation, he boldly launched his own law firm, furnishing his first office with discarded furniture in a rented space off Metairie Road in New Orleans.

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Myra Orrett's heros are...

Her Parents

Both my parents lived vibrant, challenging lives filled with moments of hardship and triumph. Their stories remind me that life often demands courage and perseverance. In their own unique ways, they exemplify the heroism found in facing life's challenges head-on and forging ahead despite obstacles. Their experiences have taught me that we all have the potential to be heroes in our own life stories.

Additional Notes: :) Sorry for the long post- I miss my parents :(

Thank you to everyone that participated.