Heroes live around us

Captain America lives on in every fighting man. He's there at the front lines, where men lay down their lives for their country. And he's there in the back alleys, where friends lay down their lives for friends. He's there when every young boy becomes a man, and he's there, breathing in every great bond built of strength and honor and respect.

Iron man lives on in every STEM classroom whispering encouragement and suggestions and affirmation. Doing everything that was never done for him. He's there at every expo with a smirk and a sense of awe. What amazing things the crazy, talented, unstoppable youth dream up.

Bruce Banner thrives in laboratories in deep books and the smallest connections of the atom and largest expanses of the universe. he celebrates with every scientist who discovers something new. And he comforts in living rooms when people feel too broken and too evil to continue on. He's there to whisper quiet assurances that 'yes it will get better'

Black Widow stands beside every girl who stands alone. Every woman who looks the world in the face and says No I AM Strong. Natasha Romanoff lives when girls stand up for their rights and never let a man make her feel lesser. Natasha Romanoff looks on in equal satisfaction and pride when a girl floors a bully and when a mother holds her daughter close and promises to never let her down

Thor roars with laughter alongside the great warriors. Those foolish brave who  will not hesitate to jump off a cliff to save another. Those who stand up in front of those who cannot. He bellows with the thunder, all the strength and power of the storm behind him in each warrior who Stands. Back. Up. Because love is always worth fighting for

Hawkeye walks in shadows, unseen and unthanked, but happily oblivious. He whistles with the happy and enjoys an afternoon nap with all those weary from a long day of doing nothing. He wanders the college campus, more caffeine than blood. And he's there in all the group photos, arms wrapped tightly around each other's shoulders, bonds of friendship and loyalty unbroken

Heroes live around us. Yes they do