dead..... not a hero !

[funkymoped]

why do the news papers and media in general say someone is a hero Just because they died of an illness ??
surely when your time comes, you fight to the end.... that doesnt make us heros does it ???
this isnt a dig at people with incurable sickness, or folk with an illness that is being fought and won....
i just cant fathom out why the dead are reported as being "HEROS".

for the record, ive lost family and friends to disease so im NOT having a pop at the dead or severly ill...

[unrulyjulie]

I think people can be described as brave when fighting an illness and especially kids. I am often amazed at how some people deal with terminal illness but i do see where you are coming from with the word hero.
If i was dying no way would i want to be called a hero by anyone. The heros are the ones who care for the dying if you ask me .

[thumbalina]

I have heard footballers described as heroes because they scored a goal no one mentions that x

[Katie~77]

Right back at ya!!!!!x :-)

[unrulyjulie]

yes i agree thumbalina, its an over used word really, and so often used out of context.

[sir.prize]

It is amazing - whatever topic is discussed on AnswerBank there is always ONE cretin who has to degenerate the tread into gutter speak. You should realise by now Notsocleversod that once more you are in the minority and once again you ARE THE CRETIN.

[funkymoped]

so you think i have a problem ay Thumb ???

i thought i was asking a genuine question.. maybe in future ill stick to half ar$ed questions and not be labeled as pedantic...