Not sure if you saw this story but it sure is rich in hope-y goodness. Fits the theme nicely:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070821-05
August 21, 2007
Citizen sacrifices life to thwart suicide bomber
Multi-National Division Center PAO
FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq An Iraqi man saved the lives of four U.S. Soldiers and eight civilians when he intercepted a suicide bomber during a Concerned Citizens meeting in the town of al-Arafia Aug. 18.
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13454&Itemid=128