I wasn't disappointed. Here is a man who lives in chronic pain, who has had every reason to become bitter, hateful and depressed. But instead, he has used his own pain to transform the lives of others. He lives with a gratitude we can all be inspired by. Courage on the battlefield is often reflexive.
Soldiers respond, often without thinking.
But Steve Tice embodies another kind of courage. We live in a culture that venerates celebrities. Steve Tice reminds us of the quiet heroism of good men, who against all odds, live lives of beauty, dignity and love. ABC News Internet Ventures. Click here for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Internet Safety Information applicable to this site.