While we must never forget the appalling attacks of 9/11, we should also remember the good that came through on that terrible day, which we often ignore while condemning the brutal, fanatic Islamic radicals who attacked us and the networks behind them. On that day, ordinary men and women took on, without complaint, burdens they had never intended to bear. Many Americans found within themselves a renewed patriotism and determination to overcome hardship that we thought was lost long ago. We remembered America's place in the world as guardian and protector, and a beacon of hope for millions. Above all, we rediscovered our true heroes: firefighters who rush into burning buildings to rescue strangers, policemen who strive to keep order among chaos, paramedics who perform near-miracles on a daily basis, and soldiers who willingly bear the responsibility of ensuring that the rest of us can go about our lives in relative safety. On 9/11, we should remember not only the casualties, but the heroes.