Hero performed by Michael Israel in New York
Posted on May 3rd, 2010 by admin
Don’t miss the end…wonderful surprises all the way through. HERO is an amazing accomplishment, a performance you watch with your heart. This work has helped raise interest and awareness for many charities and worthy causes. This performance was produced by Wolfgang Films.
HERO explores commitment to an ideal. It asks the question: What endeavor would you undertake knowing full well that the odds are you will fail? What would you give your all to knowing it’s likely you will be severely injured or even die trying? What is the greatest possible reward and in that thought, what is the most valuable and priceless thing on earth?
Paul and Chrissie are a young couple, in their twenties, and have started a new family.
Story as told by Chrissie
I’ll never forget that day. My husband Paul didn’t even eat breakfast, he was excited and wanted to get to the fire station early. It was his first week on the job. And there at the door, he stood he stood waiting for a hug from Jessie our adorable 3 year old. When Paul told that her he loved her, Jessie’s face lit up with a big smile and in her tiny voice she said “Daddy, will you play with me when you get home?”
Paul smiled and said “Of course.”
I hated that we both had to work, but I was glad that Jessie could go to Gail’s apartment to play her daughter Jen. When we got there Jessie and Jen started playing with dolls right away. And then on my way out the door I heard Jessie tell Jen that her daddy is a fireman. She sounded so proud. I left feeling happy and proud of both Jessie and Paul.
I didn’t know that that day would change my life forever.
They tell me that Jessie got up to go to the bathroom. Right after she closed the door there was huge explosion, the entire building shook. Gail said the apartment filled with smoke. Without even thinking Gail grabbed Jen and ran out.
Frantically she found the fire chief and told him that there was another little girl trapped in her apartment. But, the chief told her there was no way he could send anyone into that collapsing old building.
The Gail heard Paul’s voice on the radio saying he was on the second floor.
The chief told Paul to get out… that he had a family to think about, but Paul’s voice came back on the radio and said that he wouldn’t leave until he knew everyone was safe.
He said he heard there was a little girl trapped in one of the apartments. Little did he know…
The chief was yelling at him: “Are you insane, GET OUT OF THERE before the building collapses”, but Paul refused.
When I got there I didn’t see Jessie and just went crazy. I was going to go in there and get her myself. The chief had to grab me to stop me.
When he realized who I was he told me Paul was already in there. But when I asked him if they were OK, he just looked at me.
Then I heard Paul’s voice on the radio. It was broken up, but I heard him say he it was really bad. He said he was going to try to get the child and make it to a window. He told the chief “You’d better call my wife. Tell Chrissie I love her and tell her to take good care of Jessie, and…” The radio went dead.
I screamed! All I could do was scream. “Paul, its Jessie! IT’S JESSIE! God, he doesn’t know!”
Read the rest of the story or listen to it at http://www.michaelisrael.com/herostory.html
Duration : 0:7:7
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May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
EPIC!
EPIC!
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
the painting is …
the painting is amazing! GOD BLESS THE USA! lest we forget 343…
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
to all the guys and …
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to all the guys and girls in afganistan just now stay safe
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Greast way i have …
Greast way i have ever seen to express the true meaning of HERO
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
thats a wonderfull …
its rally with emotions connected .. its absolutly amazing !! 
thats a wonderfull video
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
so unbeliveable God …
so unbeliveable God Bless everyone
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
this is just …
this is just amazing, anyone know where i read the whole story, cant find it on the site
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I am not into too …
I am not into too many artists..but This Guy is Greeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!
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absolutly …
absolutly incredable inspireing
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I’m an eighteen …
I’m an eighteen year old Volunteer Fire Fighter, i’ve never been an easy person to effect emotionally…but, this made me cry..
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
really amazing how …
really amazing how it turned out great job
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
i was only 7 on 9/ …
i was only 7 on 9/11. and i also remember that day better than any other. I was in 1st grade and i remember the principle coming on the intercom telling us to turn our tvs to channel 13. Tragic, really devastating.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I am sorry to hear …
I am sorry to hear about your father. God bless you and your family. ♥
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
WoW, no words to …
WoW, no words to explain how good that is!
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
This video made me …
This video made me truley think about how firefighters are seen in todays society. as i am training to be a firefighter, it makes me proud to do a job that not many people understand, god bless those who died in 9/11
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
9/11 was indeed A …
9/11 was indeed A VERY terrible day… The Twin Towers fell and too many died from that accident. This is awesome. I learned this at school 6 years ago in Elementary…..
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this is sooo …
this is sooo amazing im like crying its so beautiful
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Lee Greenwood is an …
Lee Greenwood is an awesome singer.
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I would pay a …
I would pay a million buck to see this man for 5 minutes!
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I don’t get it?
I don’t get it?
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
This video gives me …
This video gives me chills. God bless America.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
remember every time …
remember every time at the day 27. 2009, i try to remember, too.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
This legitly …
This legitly brought tears to my eyes. 4 the 4th time watching it…. im 17 years old and a guy… i can admit this does…. i may not believe in god… but bless you michael.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
absolutely amazing
absolutely amazing
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I think what makes …
I think what makes this video so amazing is not only is this unremarkable but my daddy Michael A. Massari showed this to me and had me listen to the song hero and it was unbelievable how much this meant to him, he was a firefighter when he was younger, he died June 27, 2009 and i am so glad that i can watch this knowing how much impact it had on him. i am his 16 year old daughter and i thank you for giving me the chance to feel close to my true hero again. i love and miss you daddy!