Herald homework: We have so many heroes in our lives

I dedicate this letter to all of the heroes around us.

First, I want to thank the health care workers who have been risking their lives to save ours. Second, I want to thank the teachers who continue to educate us. Third, I appreciate the child care workers who take care of the children so that their parents can work.

Fourth, I want to thank the food workers who make sure that we can still buy food that is essential for human/animal health and growth. Fifth, I want to thank key public services who are necessary workers who are needed during this time. Sixth, I want to thank local and national governments who we need for our country to run smoothly.

Seventh, I want to thank utility workers who are needed to keep electricity, water, sewage systems working. Eighth, I want to thank public safety and national security people who constantly work to keep everyone safe.

Lastly, I want to thank transportation workers who risk their lives to make sure people arrive to work safely. If you are not one of these workers, that does not mean you are not a hero. You are! In fact, anyone can be a hero! It takes one droplet at a time to spread kindness in the world!

Grace F.

sixth grade

Everett

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Opinion

A model of a statue of Billy Frank Jr., the Nisqually tribal fishing rights activist, is on display in the lobby of the lieutenant governor's office in the state Capitol. (Jon Bauer / The Herald.
Editorial: Recognizing state history’s conflicts and common ground

State officials seek consensus in siting statues of an Indian rights activist and a missionary.

November 17, 2025: But Her Emails
Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Nov. 18

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

Where are cartoons lampooning Kamala Harris?

I agree with a recent letter writer, The Herald Opinion page’s cartoons… Continue reading

Editorial cartoons are satire; it’s to be expected

I have read and sent letters to the editor of The Herald… Continue reading

People should rely on own savings not on goverment assistance

Laudable is the social legislation that provides 26 weeks of subsidies to… Continue reading

Comment: What climate ‘realists’ miss are pledges’ quiet wins

Climate fatalists should consider that nations committed to reductions are meeting their targets.

Comment: Too many kids can’t read; blame lack of spelling tests

Leaving the task to spellcheck holds back kids’ skill and love of reading. Spelling is key to comprehension.

toon
Editorial cartoons for Monday, Nov. 17

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

FILE — President Donald Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick display a chart detailing tariffs, at the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Justices will hear arguments on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 over whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to unilaterally impose tariffs.(Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
Editorial: Public opinion on Trump’s tariffs may matter most

The state’s trade interests need more than a Supreme Court ruling limiting Trump’s tariff power.

Comment: Ignoring Trump, stock market believes in climate crisis

Green energy and cleantech indices are outperforming the overall market. You can partially thanks AI’s demand.

Comment: Shutdown raises profile of childcare as an issue

With work requirements on or coming for SNAP and Medicaid, more families will rely on Head Start.

Saunders: Shutdown is over; recriminations for Democrats aren’t

Except for a handful of heroes, the Democrats need to explain why they put so many through this.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.