Extraordinary acts of heroism by 22 in U.S., Canada recognized by Carnegie Hero Fund Commission | WSJ.com
PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In its first award announcement of 2013, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission today named 22 individuals as recipients of the Carnegie Medal. The medal is given throughout the United States and Canada to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives of others. Four of the awardees died in the performance of their heroic acts.
Steven Pressman: Unlikely Heroes | Huffington Post
Beyond the dramatic story of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus lies a powerful message that remains as relevant today as it was several decades ago: That ordinary people can carry out extraordinary and selfless acts. The world continues to be filled with human tragedy and suffering. And yet only a few choose to assume the role of heroes in the face of danger and adversity. The stories of those who make that choice often serve to inspire the rest of us. Whether or not we then act on that inspiration is the challenge that we all face.
Humane Educator’s Toolbox: The New Heroes | @HumaneEducation @OPB @PBS
Many people hear about child slavery or child prostitution or poverty or other social ills and shake their heads and feel sadness and anger…and then go on about their lives, not sure what they can do to make a difference. Read more 
The Most Remarkable Heroes of 2012 | HooplaHa
From Hurricane Sandy to Sandy Hook, the past few months and 2012 as a whole have been trying times for our country and global community. But with the bad, comes good.
The wonderful upside to experiencing hardships, is the opportunity for ordinary people to display extraordinary power.
Check out some of the amazing heroes of 2012. Read more
Tales of Sandy Hook heroism, young and old | USA Today
Stories of heroism by adults and children are emerging from Sandy Hook Elementary School. Here are a few.
