Crowning Moments of AWESOME.

I've been reading the listings at tvtropes.com, and came across one which delighted me: the Crowning Moment of Awesome. I love the term, I love the entries (they called the Battle of Bywater "pretty much a crowning moment of awesome for the entire hobbit race, and Merry and Pippin in particular," and check out the Real Life section! When I found Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" speech in the listings I cheered aloud) and I love the concept.

So. What are some Crowning Moments of Awesome from fictional works you love (including fanfics and other fanworks), and/or real life happenings, whether involving famous people, people you know, your own deeds? Here are three I love.( possible spoilers: LOTR, Barrayar, Doctor Who )

Not-Easter Dinner

I love fun potluck dinners, and thespian had a wonderful one yesterday, centered around a glorious, glistening, golden brown roasted turkey (way better than *my* first roast turkey, let me tell you). ( Read more... )