Li is a railway police college student from Pingdingshan, Henan province. The 20 year-old freshman saved a man from an oncoming train at the cost of his legs. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)
The year 2012 witnesses the emergence of many heroes and heroines in China: The "most beautiful teacher Zhang Lili", "the most handsome driver Wu Bin", "the most courageous train policeman Li Boya" … The list is endless. At the crucial moment, they helped the needy and saved others' lives regardless of their own safety. Some of them even sacrificed their valuable lives. Their heroic deeds renders the year 2012 not only warm but also unforgettable and significant. We need to memorize their courage and goodness.