Erik "Electron Boy" Martin
With the help of friends in Bellevue and Seattle Erik became a hero for a day back in April 2010. He brought people together and reminded many of what's really important. Erik "Electron Boy" Martin died recently at age 14.
There are many heroes in Erik's story
-the foster parents who fostered him and other medically fragile children
-Make-A-Wish Foundation
-All who helped Erik live his dream of being a superhero for a day
-Erik himself. He brought out the hero in many around him.
Erik's foster father, Jeremy Martin, said people related to Erik because "it's the story of the hero's journey, struggling against all odds to make it."
The story touched us because it reminds us how we can all be heros. We are reminded of the importance of helping others deal with their challenges. How wonderful it is to be a hero in someone's life. How wonderful it is to have a hero in our lives.
See the complete story here. Be sure to click on the video clip to the right of the article so you can see Electron Boy in action.
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