We asked some very thoughtful members of our community to reflect on what they’ve learned from their heroes.

Vy Luu

Within most aspect of my life, I’ve alway viewed my parents as my hero’s simply because of their selflessness, strong work ethics, and ability of adaptation. Being immigrants, our family came to the U.S from Vietnam in 1998, in which my parents have sacrificed so much for a better future for me and my brothers. Leaving all they knew and family and going into the unknown, Read more>>

Erica Tecce

My hero is my older brother, Justin. He passed away a few years ago after a battle with prostate cancer. Although he left this world too soon, his influence and impact on me was immeasurable. As a child I copied everything he did, as a teenager I watched in awe as he left college to become a musician and tour the world and as an adult I had a front row seat to his courage and bravery as he took on advanced cancer. Read more>>

Zerena Volcy

My hero would have to be a combination of two amazing women: my mother and grandmother. The lessons I have gained from them include pride in self and family. Doing the very best you can do and taking pride in your work first will become an acceptance by others. If you don’t believe in your work, who will? I remember my Abuela would make me clean beans, pick every perfect-looking bean, and discard the ugly ones; the outcome would become a great meal. Read more>>

Leslie Huerta

My hero is my dad. My dad passed away 6 years ago, and I wish I could have told him this, but he is my hero because of who he was towards others; there was not a day that he would not help someone. My dads personality revolved in what he could do for others, and that is what I learned from him and carry through my business. I love being able to help others with my creativity gift and knowledge, whether it be from helping someone plan out the balloon decoration for their up coming event, to helping someone who wants to start their own balloon styling business. Read more>>