What sorts of people are unsung heroes in your opinion?

[Spinneret]

Anything from binmen to politicians
Who are unsung?

 

[loves to dive]

Teachers. A good one who really enjoys their job and enjoys the kids is the biggest hero in my book (and no I'm not a teacher). They don't get paid much, in the district I live in they have to supply their own supplies for their classroom.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Those working in animal rescue. It’s incredibly difficult work today.

 

[tvguy]

First responders. They put their lives on the line to help people they don't know. Their risk of not returning home to their families is much higher than for any of us in other lines of work.

 

[tvguy]

Teachers. A good one who really enjoys their job and enjoys the kids is the biggest hero in my book (and no I'm not a teacher). They don't get paid much, in the district I live in they have to supply their own supplies for their classroom.

The DIS sure opened my eyes about how poorly paid and treated teachers are in some parts of the U.S. Especially living in an area where Teachers have a strong union and clearly are much better compensated.

 

[Tiggerish]

Librarians, particularly children's librarians. They are in the front lines of way too much controversy lately.

 

[disneyseniors]

Police officers. They put their lives on the line every day. My Dad was an officer and he delivered babies, was the first at a car wreck and did life saving procedures while waiting for the Ambulance plus handling a lot of other things.
Firemen: My grandson is a firefighter and he does the life saving and first aid the same as the police, plus putting out fires They both are extremely brave and I;m proud of them.

 

[ronandannette]

Soldiers and police officers.

 

[Meriweather]

Teachers, first responders

 

[SpaceMan5]

I keyed on the word "unsung" which led me to think about all of the blue-collar workers out there.

The ones that brave the storms to get our electricity back on. The mechanics/techs that keep the semi-trucks on the road and the truckers that keep the shelves stocked. The techs that keep our furnaces and A/C units humming. And the list goes on....

 

[luvnwdwgal]

Teachers

 

[ronandannette]

I keyed on the word "unsung" which led me to think about all of the blue-collar workers out there.

The ones that brave the storms to get our electricity back on. The mechanics/techs that keep the semi-trucks on the road and the truckers that keep the shelves stocked. The techs that keep our furnaces and A/C units humming. And the list goes on....

I wouldn't call them heros exactly, but I totally agree with the sentiment of this. And let's add everybody in the building trades and farmers/farm workers. We owe the roofs over our heads and the food on our tables to them.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Anyone who does their jobs without a lot of drumbeats.
I liked that about “the silent generation”.

 

[White Cat]

People that took on cancer and won. Even those he didn’t win but fought hard.

 

[ronandannette]

People that took on cancer and won. Even those he didn’t win but fought hard.

I'm sure we all know of some heart-breaking yet inspiring stories related to this. You never know what you can do until you're back's against the wall.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Solders & Police - all of them - past & present - men / women & animals - they put their lives on the line for us!

 

[Lord Manhammer]

Veterinarians.