heroes are the opium of the weak
I could name you heros that would shame this statement, but I won't. I'm sure with a bit more thought you'll understand.
As a quick example, ask yourself... why is France free... think of the pilots, among others.
Some heros are men/women of great skill, courage, or luck in war, some are men/women of great skill, effort in sports, some are men/women of great thinking or teaching, some are, etc... etc... There are heros in many many areas.
Some obviously far more important than others, but they all share great accomplishment in their field of effort be it war, work, school, games, home, etc...
nuff said.