Aussie hero. In moments of darkness, there are always Aussies that display the best the country has to offer.
remarkable_ores on
Summary – during the Bondi shooting, a man was videoed sneaking up on one of the gunmen, tackling him, disarming him, getting shot twice in the process. He is apparently Ahmed al Ahmed, a local fruit shop owner.
The video itself is one of the most brazenly heroic things I’ve ever seen. I can’t imagine the courage it took to do that, and it’s likely that he saved multiple lives in the process.
I know it can be a faux pas to discuss these things – but I do think that it matters that he’s an Arab Muslim. People will pay attention to this and remember it.
JebBD on
Damn, he got shot and still tackled the gunman? Dudes made of steel, what a hero
This is literally what a true Aussie is. He was a Muslim dad who saved others by charging right at the attacker, knowing very well he could die.
And I stress on Muslim, because it just shows how a few terrorists cannot define an entire religion. The far-right can fuck off, this guy is a friend of the Jews.
Steamed_Clams_ on
They should seriously consider awarding him the Cross of Valour for his actions, it has not being awarded since 2003 and he certainly displayed the merit that the medal requires with only five other people having received it.
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Aussie hero. In moments of darkness, there are always Aussies that display the best the country has to offer.
Summary – during the Bondi shooting, a man was videoed sneaking up on one of the gunmen, tackling him, disarming him, getting shot twice in the process. He is apparently Ahmed al Ahmed, a local fruit shop owner.
The video itself is one of the most brazenly heroic things I’ve ever seen. I can’t imagine the courage it took to do that, and it’s likely that he saved multiple lives in the process.
I know it can be a faux pas to discuss these things – but I do think that it matters that he’s an Arab Muslim. People will pay attention to this and remember it.
Damn, he got shot and still tackled the gunman? Dudes made of steel, what a hero
[Likely this hero’s shop address](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sutherland+Best+Fresh/@-34.0320289,151.0686636,6358m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b12c7480e5839f7:0x585357a6ae324d05!8m2!3d-34.0337473!4d151.0582688!16s%2Fg%2F11cmgqnxd6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3M0gBUAM%3D) , I am gonna buy all their stock tomorrow!
This is literally what a true Aussie is. He was a Muslim dad who saved others by charging right at the attacker, knowing very well he could die.
And I stress on Muslim, because it just shows how a few terrorists cannot define an entire religion. The far-right can fuck off, this guy is a friend of the Jews.
They should seriously consider awarding him the Cross of Valour for his actions, it has not being awarded since 2003 and he certainly displayed the merit that the medal requires with only five other people having received it.