Everyday Heroes Research Paper

Our Everyday Heroes
Sometime in our future, when people from this generation are at their 60s', people will wonder if they had made a change in the world to be better. Some will ask what could've they done to make a mark in history. While others could only wish to be someone they are not. And only a few will not have that question of emptiness. People make their own contributions in their own ways. Two characters that demonstrate these are Jason M. Clark of Illinois and Amy G. Santiago of California. Both have different professions but share the same purpose. Jason M. Clark is a history teacher in a small high school in Lombard, Illinois. He has been a teacher for five years and has gained respect among staff and faculty members and trust from his students. He had earned great reputation through his love and devotion to his work and to his students. On the weekends, Jason is not just an ordinary English teacher; his love and devotion extends to his country. Jason M. Clark is a sergeant and a squad leader in the United States Marine Corps Reserve Force. He trains in the field one weekend a month and one full month of the year. As in civilian job as a teacher, Sgt. Clark has responsibilities to keep the young Marines under his command well trained for
Jason is a teacher and a weekend warrior in the United States Marine Corps. He teaches the students to be academically aware of the great American History. With love for and pride in his country, he has committed himself to defend the freedom that has been long fought for by his countrymen. Amy, a single mother with two children, has devoted herself to serve and protect her community against domestic violence that has stained the once peaceful neighborhood. Jason and Amy's uncommon characteristics are reflected by their resourcefulness to helping other people. Each faces a different enemy. One is the enemy outside and the other is the enemy