Naturally we try to avoid situations that put us in danger. While this may be true, some people risk their lives for the well being of others. This heroic quality, altruism, was recently demonstrated by a few New Yorkers. Two men saved strangers that fell onto train tracks and another two men saved strangers from horrific car accidents. Instead of minding their own business, these four men demonstrated tremendous courage by putting their life on the line. Unlike firefighters or policemen, these men were most likely not prepared to save a life that day. Rather than stand around and watch a tragedy, they acted unselfishly and chose to rescue someone. These four men are the definition of heroism and
