How to be an ordinary hero

In an attempt to combat bullying, the provincial government is calling on Quebecers to act as 'ordinary heroes.'  How fitting.  In a time when hockey is one of the few things that brings Quebec's society together, the government wants us to all work together to make the province a better place.  Why don't we start with crossing east or west past St-Lawrence Boulevard?  It might take an 'ordinary hero' to do that.  At least that hero would take the first literal steps towards unity in a province that has been torn apart for hundreds of years.


I have met many inspiring heroes thus far.  There have been teachers, parents, children.  The one that stands out the most is a former student; a teenager that was expelled from high school the day he turned 16 years old.  On that day, I witnessed the school's administration tell him that he would not ever amount to anything.  Imagine... How would you feel?  I would give up.  But he did just the opposite.  He registered in adult education classes and, with hard work, dedication and perseverance, he graduated from high school and is currently attending Dawson College.  He is responsible, holds a part-time job and acts as a role model to his younger siblings.  He teaches them to stand up for themselves in positive ways and to think before they act.  Just 5 years ago, all of these actions would have been impossible for him.  To me, he is an ordinary hero. 

So make a difference in somebody's life today. Do something nice for someone else.  Just smiling at someone can make a difference!  Let's prove to the government that we will not pass on the responsibility of our children and the harsh and severe reality of bullying to anyone else.  Let's take ownership of this issue and work together to combat it.  Let's make a difference today!  Do you know anyone who is an ordinary hero?  Honor them by commenting on this post and sharing their story!

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