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

Meredith Massey

My hero and biggest inspiration for everything that I do today, is my mother. Looking back over my life, I can recall so many obstacles that she faced throughout her life. No matter how difficult life became, she never gave up, and she faced adversity with so much grace. She would use hard times as an opportunity to point others to Christ. One thing that was an outlet for her was writing poetry. In July of 2021, she became ill with Covid, and after a three month long fight, she was called to her heavenly home. Read more>>

Vanessa Sanchez

My hero will always be my Grandpa. My Grandpa was an amazing man, he passed away May 13th of 2020 a day after my daughter was born. He started his own business along side my grandma & built an empire from the ground up. He would be in a meeting with clients, drive up to a job sight , roll up his sleeves and pull a shovel out of his trunk of his car and start getting to work. Read more>>

Ariel Brown

A hero defined in my eyes is someone who faces adversity, and they have the confidence to know they can make it. My papa the Rev Judge Brown, Sr was that person to me. When I was 10 years old, my papa passed away but what he instilled in me has forever stayed planted within me. My papa was preacher, and I attended the church that he pastored. I can remember as a little girl sitting out in the congregation listening to him preach about God and the same man that stood before the people was the same man every day of the week. Read more>>

Savannah Martinez

Asking me who is my hero is is an easy answer, My Best Friend Jackie. We met in high school, ( My senior year, her sophomore year) her cousin was my little sisters friend and we met in lunch one day and that was it after that we were inseparable. A year after I graduated I got pregnant with my oldest son and married. We kept in touch every few months because you know life happened for the both of us. Read more>>

Aunee Standridge

I am beyond blessed to be able to say that my hero in life is also my best friend. Will is by far one of the best human beings I have ever met, and I know was a true God send to my life. We met back in 2009 where we both worked on a real estate team. Fast forward to today, we have developed one of the best friendships I could possibly ask for. He has taught and inspired me so much but to highlight just a few of them I will say he taught me to always believe in myself no matter what, Read more>>

Phyllis Nartey

My mum is and will always be my hero. I have learnt to appreciate what I have and be consistent in achieving my goals. Nothing stops me from being successful as long as I am alive and I’ll continue being kind to others. Read more>>