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Teen Ink Magazine, June 2003 : Heroes Articles

Alan I., Father by Michelle I., New City, NY AlthoughI do not look like him, my dad and I both have bad eyesight, a sense of humor,intelligence and thick brown hair. Although I may not love some of these traits(like my eyesight), I do love him. Continue...	Charlie B., Grandfather by Valene H., Scituate, MA Ifsomeone asked who my hero was, I wouldn't name the President of the United Statesor a movie star. My answer wouldn't be an All-Star football player or an Olympicathlete, either. The person I would name would be my grandpa. Continue...
David H., Father by Allie H., Scotch Plains, NJ At4 a.m he leaves for his hour-long morning jog. From 5:15 to 5:30 he takes my twodogs for a walk around the block. At 6:30 he gets into the shower. At 7:20 heleaves to catch the train to New York City. At 9 p.m. he picks me up from soccerpractice. Continue...	Dennis D., Father by Jerisha D., Wilmington, DE Thereis a man in my life by the name of Dennis Dixon. He is my father. I call him myhero because he has been there for me ever since that awful June day when mymother passed away from leukemia. That was when my dad's life changed and hebecame a single parent. Continue...
Richard F., Father by Jenna F., Albrightsville, PA Doyou ever sit and watch the clouds go by? As they travel through the sky, you maythink of the many people who have floated in and out of your life. Continue...	Robert K., Father by Samantha D., Albrightsville, PA Aninspiration is defined as "someone who shows divine guidance andinfluence." Many will come in and out of your life, but only a few leave animprint on your heart. This is the case with my stepfather, Robert Krumm. Continue...
Steve M., Father by Anna M., No. Tazewell, VA I have his curly telephone-cord hair, his long, lanky legs, his sense of humor,and much more. My father gave me life, but did not stop there. He changes my lifeevery day with a hug the force of a hurricane, no matter how many hours he hasworked. Continue...

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