1.   Because he played down his heroic exploits and won friends with his wit, many people recall his charm before his sacrifice.

2.   But even the most celebrated heroic exploits were also quests for knowledge.

3.   Some old codgers can cry in their beer as they reminisce about the heroic exploits of Babe Ruth, Joe DeMaggio and Lou Gehrig.

4.   Visitors to the area are told many a fascinating tales about the tribe and its heroic exploits in the past.