If you've visited our online photo album, "Justin & Family & Friends" you may have noticed that I added pics of Justin's heroes. I originally found them posted on his "My Space" site and was curious as to why he had chosen each man he claimed as his personal hero. In one of his letters he answered my question by saying:"I chose my heroes because they all have qualities I want."
"Steve McQueen is just plain and simple - The Original American Bad Ass! Read the biography you printed for me...the guy did it ALL!!! (He) raced cars & motorcycles, acted in some amazing films, I mean the guy was amazing!"
"Charlton Heston is my hero because he took a stand for what he believes in and gave the finger to anyone who stood in his way or ridiculed him for his opinions."
"And as for Brian...Brian just has his shit together. He's funny, charismatic, smart, responsible and can do anything he tries to do and he can do anything he tries to do well."
I am learning more about my son by focusing on what is important to Justin and then learning why it's important to him. From these answers about his heroes...I can see that Justin admires; the courage to "do it all" exemplified by Steve McQueen's life; the strength of character to stand up for personal convictions shown by Charlton Heston; the committment to being well-rounded and responcible that balances his brother Brian's life.
Who are your heroes? Share them when writing to Justin and let him know what you admire about your own personal heroes.
