In answer to the Oct. 8 article by Thomas Dillon ("Where have all the heroes gone?"), there is no shortage of heroes in Japan. The actions and cooperation of those families and individuals in the region impacted by the tsunami, the families that took in family members who lost everything, the many volunteers.
They are not waving a banner, saying, "Look at me," they just accept the additional responsibilities on go on with their lives.
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richard dipeppe