Who will be the next American Hero

Move aside "Sully" ... there are some new kids in town.

After Captain Chelsey Sullenberger's amazing landing in the Hudson River this January, America saw something that she hadn't seen in a long time. Positive happy news reports.

CNN, Fox, and every other major television network plastered Sully's goose-driven miracle across front pages and headlines everywhere. He was an instant national hero, and was even present at the coin toss at February's Superbowl. America embraced this grey-headed US Airways captain as a member of the family.

But now he has competition.

This Sunday a miracle occurred. After days of being captive to Somali pirates, and one escape attempt, three U.S. Navy SEAL snipers helped free Captain Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama was freed.

Who would reign supreme in a battle of the Captains? Both men have illustrated that they can maintain calm in extremely difficult situations. Both men have lasting power. Could Captain Phillips overtake Sully's status as America's sweetheart?

And then today...something happened...

CNN reported that Doug White of Archibald, Louisiana landed a large "turboprop" plane after the pilot fell unconscious and died . While White had some piloting experience, he had no idea how to use any of the controls in the plane, and with the help of the "Lord" and the air traffic controllers he landed the sucker.

What do we do now America? We have three amazing men to be role models. Three All American heroes to be icons for our sons, daughters, nieces, and nephews!

I do not intend to make light of these situations or these men. But this is a wonderful opportunity for Americans to start focusing on the positive and quit dwelling on the negative gossip that feeds the media.

So let's focus on all three. Let's make these men, and other men and women like them the All-American Justice League! Let's befriend them on Facebook!

Let the hero worship begin...