hero?

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/22/arts/design/22heroes.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=heroes&st=cse

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/13/a-hero-or-just-a-parent/?scp=2&sq=heroes&st=cse

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/article.jsp?assetId=P5590008

he·ro

   [heer-oh] Show IPA

–noun, plural -roes; for 5 also -ros.

1.

a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for hisbrave deeds and noble qualities.

2.

a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualitiesor has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model orideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowningchild.

3.

the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc.

4.

Classical Mythology .

a.

a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who oftencame to be honored as a divinity.

b.

(in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of specialstrength, courage, or ability.

c.

(in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.

5.

hero sandwich.

6.

the bread or roll used in making a hero sandwich.