hero came to refer to characters (fictional or historical) that, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice ? that is, heroism ? for some greater good. so we are heros! and to some point a trucker could be one as well if he gives his life or the possibility of giving his life in the face of danger. As he cleary did in the assisting of officers in the car chase. I'm not sure what all the animosity is about? I do enjoy reading