Edited and translated by Huang Jin, People's Daily Online
Her head was injured by a patient who lost his tempers when she was taking care of him. In spite of her own unbearable agony, she managed to stop the patient who was trying to jump out of the building. Finally the crazy patient was saved. After the accident the patient's family gave her 21,800 yuan as compensation, but she refused. She was credited as "nurse angel" by netizens. (Xinhua/Bai Yu)
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.