Even Ms Roberts's selfless house-boyfriend eventually walks out.

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And that's what we honor today -- the courageous heart, the selfless spirit, the inspiring actions of extraordinary Americans, extraordinary citizens.

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Stevens, though outwardly calm, is regarded as an extraordinarily passionate and hard-working man, described by his own college basketball coach as one of the most selfless and team-oriented players he's ever seen.

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