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With the term hero being thrown around indiscriminately, I thought I'd share a few observations on true heroism demonstrated before, during and in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting. #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero sees something and says something #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero shelters others despite personal danger #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero holds a door open even when it will ultimately cost him his life #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero uses his body to stand between evil and the innocent #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero gives his life so that others may live #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero rushes into a building despite the danger #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero comforts and protects her friend in times of fear #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero stays late into the night with grieving families despite the personal pain #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong
A hero takes responsibility for leadership failures #NeverAgain #Parkland #MSDStrong

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fdle.state.fl.us/MSDHS/Home
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