If I were to name heroes beyond my family, they would be the singers of the Gospel as I first heard it in the late '60's/ early '70's.  I realize these are not super heroes with super human capabilities...but it was the Gospel in music that led me to the Lord and, because they were the first in my life, no one will ever sound as sweet or seem so much larger than life.  "Grateful am I that you followed His footsteps.  Grateful am I that He led you my way."  --Master Teacher
Here are some pics from "then" and "later," as our paths crossed.
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Then... (An early picture from the GMA Dove Awards)
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With J.D. Sumner and James Blackwood
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With Ben and Brock Speer

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Studying music with Harold Lane and a moment with Vestal Goodman
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Bill Gaither and John Rulapaugh, who would soon be signing his own autographs. 
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And a picture of Gloria Gaither,
with Ben Speer