Sentences with phrase «story of heroism»

First, some background: Chris is one of the nine heroes profiled in my book Valor: Unsung Heroes from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front, which tells true stories of heroism by American troops.

I've also read numerous stories of heroism by our members and friends of our industry: those who drove to hurricane - stricken areas to contribute supplies and rescue stranded residents, those who created systems for matching evacuees with housing, and those who took other families into their homes and provided jobs for people who'd lost their livelihood.

Andrew Garfield delivers a sympathetic performance as a soldier who refuses to carry a gun in this powerful real - life story of heroism in world war two

they are manipulating a little kid with stories of heroism and messianic complex to do so... haven't read any of the books...

Kellie Martin will star in Vet, described as «an emotional story of heroism and homecoming.»

Late this year, Imax announced two big movie releases in China: Dragon Blade, starring Jackie Chan, promising a «thrilling story of heroism, friendship and betrayal, which has never before been depicted on film,» and John Woo's The Crossing, a two - part historical epic about the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Her first - hand account was just one of the many stories of heroism that captivated the country as it helped piece together what happened that day.

In his conclusion, he calls for additional studies of other orders and congregations in the church: the Benedictines, Dominicans, Franciscans, Pallotines, Ursulines, and others with similarly proud stories of heroism and resistance yet to be told.

What a glorious story of heroism, sacrifice and compassion by one family for another.

A gripping story of heroism and horror that must never be forgotten.

As stories of heroism reached campus, Sheppard and teammates talked about wishing they could have been in a position to help the airline passengers in their struggle to overcome the terrorists.

Active Shooter: America Under Fire, Season 1, Episode 4: Stories of heroism during the 2013 shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.

It is different from many other documentaries about the issue in that it establishes the fact that there is nothing positive about genocide (meaning stories of heroism and compassion), before addressing issues of reconciliation.

However, Sully director Clint Eastwood wasn't interested in a simplistic story of heroism.

Also, one wishes that Hollywood would become more willing to embrace stories of heroism onscreen.

And after the storm had passed, we were able to share stories of heroism, updates on how the school buildings withstood the storm, and even some great images of the school community coming together to clean up the campus.

- Historical Novels Review «The Plum Tree is a touching story of heroism and loss, a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love to transcend the most unthinkable circumstances.

With every war comes stories of heroism, and often those heroes are animals.

But no matter what prize each player ultimately seeks, no one is left unscathed in this sprawling story of heroism, injustice, and love.

Call of Duty: WWII takes players to the front lines of the greatest military conflict ever known, through a personal story of heroism and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood, in the fight to save the world from tyranny.

This year, Akram Zaatari creates an installation that weaves aerial footage into five decades of archival imagery with the intent of showcasing stories of heroism, nationalism and integrity from Arab - Israeli.

In times of tragedy, stories of heroism arise.

Based on The New York Times bestselling true story of heroism, courage and survival, Lone Survivor tells the incredible tale of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high - level al - Qaeda operative.

Though largely working animals through most of their years of domestication, the horse also fills history and families with stories of heroism, stoicism, determination and companionship — from Sea Biscuit to therapy horses, working ponies to steadfast partners in the Old West — our equine companions deserve the healthiest lives we can give them.

Meanwhile, Kellie Martin will star in HMM's tentatively titled Vet, which is being described as «an emotional story of heroism and homecoming.»

But it's also a story of heroism, on the parts of some other passengers, and the pilot and co-pilot.

This documentary evidence is valuable because it is not only a story of heroism, but because it gives us an idea of how the Christian community then understood «Martyrdom».

While the world has been thrilled and inspired by stories of heroism and rescue in the wake of Hurricane Harvey over the past few days, Texans who have been impacted by the flood are forced to consider the longer game.

The former Daily Mail and Telegraph journalist has also called on insiders to email him with «stories of heroism and skulduggery».

The sports drama 42 tells a story of heroism and achievement that forever changed the game of baseball.

Based on The New York Times bestseller, this story of heroism, courage and s...

Based on The New York Times bestseller, this story of heroism, courage and survival directed by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights).

The story of heroism is based on true events that unfolded a world away in the harrowing aftermath of 9/11 when a U.S. Special Forces team, led by their new Captain, Mitch Nelson (Chris Hemsworth), is chosen to be the first U.S. troops sent into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission.

The movie is funny and brave, the story of heroism in the real life of an anti-hero who is in a bad mood most of the time, and who rejects an offer to host a talk show because he doesn't want to risk his civil service pension.

«City of Ghosts» is ultimately a story of heroism, documenting the courage of «Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently,» a group of citizen journalists who risk their lives to bring footage of ISIS's atrocities in Syria to the wider world.

Published by New Directions for the first time in English, Romain Gary's The Kites tells a story of heroism and hope as the inhabitants of the small town of Cléry in Normandy face occupation by the Nazis during World War II.

Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism... Written by: Michael Tougias Published by: Blackstone Audio, Inc..

On that day, many students, faculty and teachers reacted in a variety of a different ways, with stories of heroism and selflessness arising from the dark day.