Amesbury:Cashman school 3rd grader Gavin McGrail greets his family dad Sean grand parents Bob and Cherel McGrail and his mom Melissa, not shown, Gavin is the winner of an essay contest at a school assembly. At a 9-11 ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary, Gavin will also lead everyone in reciting the pledge of alligence.


Here is the student's essay:

A hero is someone who helps people when they don't have to. A hero can be a firefighter, police man, doctor, soldier, and all kinds of people. Heros don't just save lives, they donate their time time, they raise money for important causes and act like role models for others. A hero is anyone who helps to make the world a better place.

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