Resolution introduced to designate July 20 as National Heroes Day
A new resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Colorado Congressmen Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and Jason Crow (D-CO) designates July 20th as “National Heroes Day” to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes.
The July 20th date is meant to commemorate the theater shooting which took place on July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. in which 12 lives were taken, seventy were wounded and hundreds suffered emotional trauma. Specifically, the resolution was inspired by four men whose lives were taken while shielding others on July 20, 2012: Jonathan Blunk (26); John Larimer (27); Matt McQuinn (27); and Alex Teves (24).The tragedy brought to light incredible heroism by those who sacrificed themselves to save others, those who carried the wounded to safety, and those first responders and medical teams whose tireless efforts saved lives, says a release. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to illustrate the everyday heroes whose acts of kindness and bravery are helping communities during this time, the release says.