David Cook is in PEOPLE magazine; Tomas Young is in ICU

[proud2BlibKansan]

Both young men are from Kansas City.

David won American Idol.


Tomas was injured in Iraq.


Our local 'media' is now referring to David as a "local hero". Tens of thousands of Kansas Citians swarmed to the glitzy new downtown entertainment district to watch David win American Idol. A few hundred went to the one theater in this metro area that showed Body of War, a film about Tomas, in the two weeks it played here. Anyone who wants to see it now is out of luck since no theaters are showing it here in Tomas's home town.

Everyone who isn't asleep in this metro area knows who David Cook is. The nurses in the hospital who are taking care of Tomas had never heard of him.

Why is it heroic to stand on a stage and sing? I don't mean to diminish David's accomplishments. I am sure he spent years perfecting his craft and worked hard to become an American Idol. Tomas just signed a recruitment form on September 13, 2001 because he wanted to go after the evil doers who attacked us on 9/11.

Who is the real hero?

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. You what would be great? If David C went to visit Tomas and use his

place in the spotlight for a good cause.

[Bluebear]

3. "David Cook a new Idol for cancer patients" - - he's a good guy :)

GROVELAND — After all he has been through, no one could question Ryan Reardon's courage.

When the 8-year-old cancer patient from Groveland visited New York City, the heart of Yankees territory, he didn't hesitate to wear both his Red Sox cap and T-shirt.

That caught the eye of David Cook, the most recent winner of Ryan's favorite reality TV show, "American Idol."

"You've got guts to be wearing that around here," said Cook, when he spotted Ryan in the crowd two weeks ago.

Cook sent invitations to children being treated for neuroblastoma at New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center to come meet him on the "Early Show," a popular morning TV show. Ryan happened to be going to New York that morning for his cancer treatment, so he accepted the invitation.

It's no surprise that Cook invited the young cancer victims to join him. His brother, 36-year-old Aaron Cook, has brain cancer that has spread to his spine. Cook shows his support for his brother by wearing his initials — AC — on his clothing or guitar when performing on stage. David Cook is dedicated to helping find a cure for cancer.

http://www.eagletribune.com/punewshh/local_story_164004337.html?keyword=topstory

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. Very cool :^) I like him. Was pulling for him on the show

[proud2BlibKansan]

9. But is he a hero?

:shrug:

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. His brother has cancer and he has given some time to that

But I agree. He needs to go see Tomas.

[GDAEx2]

2. I had no idea who David Cook is...

but I sure as hell know Tomas.
Hang in there Tomas and family, there's a whole bunch of us pulling for you.

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. If you lived here you would know

The media attention has been on overdrive for months.

[glowing]

7. Hero's come in all shapes and sizes.... Hero's give someone strength and

determination to do better in their own lives.... Is the soldier the hero? Is the singer a hero? Who do they reach? How do they effect change and inspiration and determination? I think both can be heros.... but one in a "hero" role must walk carefully since they do inspire other's...

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. What is heroic about singing?

Sorry I don't buy it. And I am married to a musician.

[nashville_brook]

10. kicking for real heros.

[proud2BlibKansan]

11. Thanks Brooke!

:hi:

[nashville_brook]

12. berry velcome -- :)