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| {Toonami}"In the end, the world didn't need a superman...; just a brave one." | |
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| Topic Started: Oct 13 2004, 05:33 PM (334 Views) | |
| LinkMaster™ | Oct 13 2004, 05:33 PM Post #1 |
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Posted Image ...And a brave one we got. Superman embodies all that is an American hero. He's strong, He's brave, He's self-less, and he stands for all that's good. Fitting that the man who played in him in 1978 would embody all of the same traits, and become a new kind of super man. After his tragic accident in 1995 Reeve couldn't fly, he couldn't walk, he couldn't even breath on his own, but the man overcame all expectations and limitations handed to him by fate and pushed through. I'm sure if you asked anyone in 1995 if they thought Reeve would be a prominent figure for stem-cell research, actively giving speeches and giving his all to break down the red tape that surrounds the concept in hope of one day walking again, they'd probably say no. If you asked them if they thought Reeve would be directing his own projects, they'd say no. I'm sure even a few people doubted he'd live after his accident, but the man pushed on and became a true inspiration to everyone. Whether your remember him for his role in the Superman movies, for his courage in the quest of walking again, for his determination to push for stem cell research, or for just living life when so many before him would have given up, Reeve was a super man. He didn't need a cape, or a spandex suit of primary colors. He didn't need to be faster then a speeding bullet, nor did he need to be able to bend steel with his bare hands. His perseverance alone allowed him to fly faster then the man of steel, directly into the hearts and mind everywhere. We've lost another great hero this past week and my heart goes out to his family, his friends, and all those struggling to overcome the obstacles that Reeves himself struggled with. And While gone, his legacy, hope, and ideals will live on in hearts of many...if a man confined to wheelchair with the inability to move can accomplish as much as he did, then perhaps we should look at our own lives and re-evaluate what we're able to do. That was Reeve's biggest lesson. The impossible is possible through hard work, determination, courage, and the support of loved ones by anyone at any time. A great man. A courageous man. A brave man. A superman. |
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