Title itself made me read each and every word of your post.
I know a better definition of friends that i think, might be the same for you too. Family is Where you are born and grow up, But friends are those stepping stones who build you up, Who Takes you to the top of your spirit, Who strengthen your dreams and its not just a matter of discussing good and bad stuff with friend, few people really mean our single word. I would also like to share my heroes.