The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, July 21, 1995                  TAG: 9507210009
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A12  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   20 lines

HEROES

To me, the definition of a hero is any person who risks his life and/or well-being to save or improve the life and/or well-being of another. This definition encompasses: Jesus Christ, our founding fathers, veterans, '60s civil-rights leaders and some athletes. Arthur Ashe fits into the last two categories.

ISAAC RODGERS III

Gates, N.C., July 19, 1995 by CNB