Captains Burkill (777 at Heathrow) and Sullenberger (A320 in the Hudson river) were widely fêted as heroes. In fact, they saved themselves and in so doing saved (in both cases) everyone else on board. What motivated them ? In so far as they were "heroes" at all, did the fact that they saved themselves as well as others detract from their achievement ? Certainly not !!
And also Danny they both 'missed the school'!!!
PZU - Out of Africa (Retired)