The document summarizes the story of the author's great-grandfather Alexandr Ivanovich Toropov and his heroic actions during World War II. Alexandr was born in 1900 and graduated from an educational institute in Yaroslavl in 1937. During the war, he served in the 7th artillery division and participated in major battles, showing fearless leadership. For his valor, he received the Order of Red Star and the Medal "For Military Merit". Alexandr died in 1957. The author notes that heroes like their great-grandfather sacrificed their lives to stop the destructions of war and save their country, not for glory or ideology but for peace and love of their people and future generations.