From shootings to hurricanes, 2012 had its fair share of tragic moments.
But in each sad situation emerged heroes and now HooplaHa.com has put together a four-minute-long video honoring the year's most remarkable individuals ... and even life-saving pets.
From Batman and the real-life Ryan Gosling to sports stars and concerned neighbors, see who did good in 2012:
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