Why Superman?

[Rahimdad]

Members often ask me why I wear Superman T-Shirts, or are fascinated and start calling me Superman, or say they are Marvel fans. So the question stands as to why I adorn Superman T-Shirts on drives. As you must have realized from my graying beard I am an old timer and I am influenced by the 1980s as I was in my teens then. One of the shows and movies that I really loved to watch was Superman, an alien who uses his powers for the good of mankind. At the time Superman was played by an actor and director who went by the name of Christopher Reeve. He unfortunately had an accident on 27 May 1995 when he broke his neck and paralyzed him from the shoulders down, and he depended on a ventilator to breathe. From his wheelchair, Reeve returned to creative work and lived life to the fullest with stride in every step. He was an activist and after his accident also lobbied to start research for neck and back injuries and started his own research centers and also tried to better the insurance coverage for people with disabilities. Christopher Reeve died on October 10, 2004, at the age of 52.

When I started off-roading my younger brother who suffers from some ailments which can be life threatening at times first wore the Superman T-Shirts for our drives. He continued driving with me off-road for about 3 years before the doctors told him he needed to stop or else he would be aggravating his condition. Although he loves off-roading and misses the times we have spent together in the vastness of the desert he hung up his boots. He is and always will be my original Superman. Most of the Superman T-Shirts you see me wear are from him as a gift to me, and I wear those T-Shirts with pride knowing that nothing is impossible. So although I can never be Superman, I like to carry that symbol to reassure myself that anything is possible. You only need to have a will to live life to the fullest no matter what comes your way. Although the Superman T-shirt does not make me physically strong, but it gives me the strength to carry on with life no matter what challenges lie ahead.

This is my story for why I wear the Superman T-Shirts, i would love to hear from all of you what you believe in, your stories and what makes you what you are today and how you would like us to see you in future.

[Chaitanya D]

 @Rahimdad Great to hear from you the story behind superman. We all love the real superman in you when it comes to off roading.

[Atif]

Nice to hear about the background. Hope your brother remains in good health. 
The title definitely suits you based on your offroad skills!

[Ashok chaturvedi]

A truly inspiring story, yes I did wonder the T Shirt it did look good on your expertise in the desert. I do hope your brother is equally proud of you..Blessed be.

[Wrangeld]

@Rahimdad not a story I knew and exceptionally moving to read. Keeping the flame alive is something that can be deeply personal and in your case deeply inspiring. It's the little things we do in life that make a difference. Big gestures make a splash which everyone notices and forgets. Small gestures repeated, again and again, like a smile to someone or a sincere thank you to the attendant standing in the bathroom you just used change lives. These actions that cost little more than a bit of time and thought have so much impact. Your acknowledgement of your brother is just but one of the thousands of small and large actions Rahimdad that we all feel from you and are blessed to which to be exposed to being in your company. You are for sure, our Superman, whether we see the T Shirt or not. And knowing the story simply makes you more so... 

[M.Seidam]

.... couple months ago I was driven in my own “broken” vehicle by some one whom I consider the true inspiring booster for what I am now in the desert at a time that i had no clue in sand driving and I will never forget that as long as I live ... and here we go the time comes to return this favor for driving someone else back to safety couple days ago ... this is life in its simplest form or as how I perceive it ... and for @Rahimdad whom I came to know afterword is by all means our hero in heart and action . You will always be our Superman even if you don’t where his shirt ...

[Yousef Alimadadi]

@Rahimdad, I clearly remember you was not only Superman but also real superhero in one of the technical events helping everyone.💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

I never forget that trip😊😊😊