How do you want to die? Hero? old-age?

United States
May 1, 2010 5:27am CST
Self-sacrifice has always been highly valued. If I were to die prematurely I would want to die saving someone's life. Preferably someone who I love and care about. I would gladly lay my life on the line in order to save a loved one, despite the instinct of self-preservation. I want to go down in history as having saved someone. I would become a martyr. If I were not meant to die a hero then the next best way to die is of old-age. I would want to be on my sickbed remembering the past and the good-times, as I am surrounded by my family and friends around me looking over me with smiles. I would want to be able to say goodbye. = Only time will tell.
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@eyypen (1)
• Norway
1 May 10
I want to die old, but still save someones life when I die. Risk my life for someone and then die. Then I'll be some kind of hero!:)
• Mexico
1 May 10
Hi eyypen: It's nice to have this feeling but in my case, I think I'm not so strong to take thios decition- to sacrifice my life for another person, so I'd safe lives in another way: with my actions,my daily job and the advices I can give to people everyday. Thanks for your answer. Have a nice day ALVARO
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
21 Jun 10
Probably with old age because I wanted to live longer and enjoy this crazy life here on earth. My life sometimes take a nose dive but still I managed to turn it around and i find it exciting as well. If somebody needs my help i will give my assistance freely as long i will be able to. When it's about to go in other dimension I want to be with my loves ones. There is no greater feeling than knowing that you will pass away being happy and contented with your life and surrounded with those loving people whom you shared your life with. It's an assurance that you are being loved and even if you no longer live you will be remembered forever.
@evepin (721)
• Philippines
2 May 10
die of old age, i guess? you know those peaceful deaths when you just take your last breath and that's it. no complications, no hardships on my family's part.
@Yula015 (71)
• Philippines
2 May 10
I want my life to end with dying because of aging.Dying like a hero for me is only applicable if my family is in danger.I would consider it only for my family.These topic gives me the chill.Haha
• Philippines
3 May 10
it takes a lot of courage to die for someone.. and and only few people have that courage i think..not including me..on the other hand, we could not really know until we are in the situation, that we have that kind of "heroism" within us..for my part, i opt for old age since i still would love to spend a lifetime with my kids and family..i still want to do a lot of things for myself and for them that saving someone's else lives seems a farfetch idea for me..it would be nice to be a hero..but as we all know, heroes are almost always ending up six feet below the ground..if a situation arises wherein i will have to chose whether to save someone i love and my own life..only time could tell..but as for now..i would very much like to reach old age..
@joanick27 (141)
• Philippines
2 May 10
If given a chance to choose, I'd rather die of old age. I want to see my children and grandchildren growing up and staying with them the rest of my life. I want to save my last breath telling how much I love them and how my life became meaningful because of them. And for my soul, I want to die knowing I am prepared to see God in heaven.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
1 May 10
I have never really given serious consideration in how I would die. I think we all would like to think we will live a long and happy life. Dying a hero would be a feat of valor. It would make us remembered. Only trouble is we could be cutting our life short in the process. Saving someone's life would be a rewarding way to mark your life, but i will opt for old age myself.
• Mexico
1 May 10
Hi eddy spaguetti: It's a difficult question I think. I mean, I'm not thinking about how I'd love to die but in the way I want to live and the way I live my life. But to answer your question I'd chose a combination of both options I want to die at an old age being a hero with my actions... maybe I'd become a judge so I'll help my country to make justice and will safe lives with my own work. In my opinion we can be heroes doing the things we have to do everyday. Thanks for asking us this question. ALVARO
• Philippines
1 May 10
Hi eddyspaghetti! In my case i just want to die on old-age. Why? Because i want to spend more my life together with my friends and family. I want to share my blessings and ideas until the limit to my friends and needy people. I want to express more my love with my parents and partner. I want to die old-age because i can feel what my granpa and granma feel when my parents are taking care of them. I want to give back the gratitude to them. I want also to help my parents when they grow old like they did to my grand fathers and grandmothers. I want also to take care of them to pay all the bad things i've made through my entire life.
• Philippines
1 May 10
as long as i have already served god, people and my loved ones, im ready to die. i know we all got missions is this world. its not about heroism but how you lived your life serving and loving others.