Heroes come in all shape, sizes, and genders.  This Sunday we celebrated the hero in Esther.  And on Monday we celebrated and remembered the heroes who have died for our freedoms.  In many ways, Esther’s heroic story is very similar to the story of our country.  Esther chose to stand up for her people and for freedom to fight to survive.  And down through the ages, men and women had stood on front lines for our freedom to survive.  So as we honor Esther, we honor them.