What is a hero?

Is a hero someone who goes into hell for a heavenly cause? Someone who gladly takes on someone's pain even when it might mean their own life? Someone riding into battle for those that cannot fight? All of these things are very true and very admirable. But there is also the hero that bolsters and supports on a daily basis those in need. A friend that ensures that a sick friend is nourished and is safe and getting stronger every day. One who takes care of stray animals that may or may not have been abandoned in the middle of a hot summer. Quiet heroes, heroes who are happy without glory and yet heroes that give their all for all. May we all strive to see this in Christ, and be more like Him thusly.