A Song Of Survival
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HERO
A firefighter runs into a collapsing building for a stranger — and discovers the child he saved is his own daughter. HERO is a live painting performance by Michael Israel, performed to “God Bless the U.S.A.” and “Hero” — watched by millions, remembered forever.
The night I turned down Richard Branson to paint for firefighters.
He had the chance to paint for billionaires alongside Richard Branson. He said no. Because he had already given his word to the Irving Firefighters Ball. That night, he performed HERO — and it brought a room full of firefighters and their families to their feet.