I've got a lot of respect for this guy. He's a genius, with a level of intellect that rivals Albert Einstein. And not only is Mr. Hawking a mastermind, he's got a unique ability to translate his vast knowledge from physics-speak to something that mere mortals can understand. The guy's brilliant.
There are a lot of folks out there who are calling him a hero because he's able to carry on despite being almost completely unable to move, and so forth. That in and of itself isn't heroic to me;I think the word hero is used far to indiscriminately in today's society. With that said though, I do have additional respect for the man as a role model, because he appears to live a full life despite his disease.
Yesterday, Hawking got the opportunity to do something that few people - regardless of their physical ability - have the chance to do. He got to be weightless. What an apt reward for a person who has advanced mankind's knowledge as much as Mr. Hawking. What a cool experience for him as a person. I still say that hero is too superlative, but role model is a completely appropriate term.
Mr. Hawking, you deserved it! Thanks for your knowledge, and thanks for serving as a role model for others.
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