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Teen Ink Magazine, September 2001 : Heroes Articles

City of Akron Firefighters
   Some people's heroes are movie stars, or their parents. Although I look up to thosepeople, my true heroes are a group of men who risk their lives every day. Theyput everything on the line, just to fulfill the unspoken bond offirefighters.
Continue... 		Grandfather, David Schein
   "Ourlife is frittered away by detail."

- Henry DavidThoreau





Our life is frittered away by detail. So often,and so sadly, we forget the meaning of life. Or, maybe, some go through lifenever knowing what it is.
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Mother, Jeanette Hill
   Mom, I just want you to know that you are the most important person in my life besidesAdam. No matter what the situation, you are always there for me and willing tohelp.

Every day while his father and I are in school, you watch our son.
Continue... 		Poet Maya Angelou
   If you have ever wanted to read great poetry, look no further than Dr. MayaAngelou's work. She is one of those rare writers who can touch your heart andsoul with her words.

An African-American, Dr. Angelou grew up insegregated Arkansas.
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