Harold Raymond Kingsmill Bates Barehanded
Bates made sure the mission was completed, again and again.
From This is True for 7 May 2006
hero
Selfless humans who gave of themselves to improve the human condition. (Philanthropists are separate)
Hugh Thompson Jr Vietnam hero
“These people were looking at me for help and there was no way I could turn my back on them.”
From This is True for 8 January 2006
Ray Holmes Gutsy pilot
Holmes had to make a split-second decision.
From This is True for 26 June 2005
Marla Ruzicka Civic-minded
She astounded reporters, who used guides and bodyguards, by traveling alone.
From This is True for 17 April 2005
Richard Dutrow Superdad
Dutrow was a father figure to more than 250 boys, often saving their lives.
From This is True for 13 March 2005
George F. Crikelair The safely clad
Crikelair came up with a medical idea so fundamental, it was a forehead-slapper.
From This is True for 27 February 2005
Uli Derickson High-flier
She never considered herself a hero. Yet she was.
From This is True for 20 February 2005
Walter W. Kinnan “Great Escape” musician
Kinnan was part of a special intelligence group in WWII.
From This is True for 24 November 2002
Aileen Saunders Mellott Pilot
Mellott turned a hobby into a public service.
From This is True for 29 September 2002
Kurt Klein German freedom fighter
Klein (and his wife, Gerda) toured the world to spread a message of tolerance based on their own experience.
From This is True for 21 April 2002