12.  Whose behavior merited celebration?

As a separate entry, my dad.  There are really few people that make the planet a better place for others, but my dad is one of those people.  Aside from being a great person, and a great father, he has already done more for others than most people will ever do.  You want proof? Go here.  Part I features my dad; all parts feature the area I grew up in, and the project that my dad has spearheaded.  What you don’t see is the original land trust project, and the acres and miles of stream frontage that has already been conserved.  Seriously. My dad rocks. (More info here)