Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 From http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/22/world/europe/americans-foil-gunman-on-french-train-officials-say.html?emc=edit_th_20150822&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=30446431&_r=0 PARIS — A heavily armed gunman opened fire aboard a packed high-speed train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris late Friday afternoon, wounding several passengers before he was tackled and subdued by two Americans, according to French officials, who said the pair had averted a mass killing. News reports said the Americans were members of the armed services, although the Pentagon confirmed only that one service member had been on the train and had been wounded. Later reports said that a third American had also helped stop the gunman. The assault was described by the Belgian prime minister as a terrorist attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Yep, and to top that it was all Americans involved. The frenchies ran to another car and locked themselves in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Amazing how quickly they were awarded medals...! Almost as if they had 'em in stock, just waiting for such an opportunity! Well hey... at least the French were appreciative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Well, it's never like: "Hey these guys were pretty brave, let's have a few medals cast in their honor. Anybody have an idea how to do that?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I've been told by more than one foreign soldier, that if you are in a trench, the man you want beside you is an American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Or a Legionnaire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Not Bowe Bergdahl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 probly not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Or a Legionnaire.Could be the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Apparently the first person to confront the killer was a Frenchmam who was shot. And an English businessman helped. Looks like an International effort. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litl Red Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 One of the servicemen mentioned applying finger pressure to a wounded man's neck to stop what sounded like arterial bleeding. So they not only saved the masses, but an individual as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I just heard they will be awarded the French Legion of Honor tomorrow. I would hope that the Army and Air Force will follow up with appropriate recognition. I would think BSV at the least. And a PH for A1C Stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ T. Sites Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I just heard they will be awarded the French Legion of Honor tomorrow. I would hope that the Army and Air Force will follow up with appropriate recognition. I would think BSV at the least. And a PH for A1C Stone. Bet Obama says nothing about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 This is a news story that I like reading and keeping up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Bet Obama says nothing about it He already called them on the phone. As far as awards, that's up to the DOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaukValley Sam, SASS # 66557 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What was fascinating to me was that all the news outlets accredited it to a US Marine at first. Only later was he identified as USAF. Of course I may be prejudiced after 30 years AF service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 The news media's first reports on an incident like this are always off base. But they gotta get the story out there...whether it's accurate or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Most of the talking heads would not know a Marine from a stock broker. Well they might recognize the stock broker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 He already called them on the phone. As far as awards, that's up to the DOD. Actually any award that Anthony Sadler gets from the US will have to come either from Congress or the President as he is a civilian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 It might be nice to be recognized but we know he wasn't thinking about an award at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Howdy, Not Army. Not Marines. Not Rangers or Seals; National Guard, drill sergeant. OUTSTANDING. With a little support from......the Air Force. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Actually any award that Anthony Sadler gets from the US will have to come either from Congress or the President as he is a civilian. I know. I wasn't addressing Sadler, just the two military personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I know. I wasn't addressing Sadler, just the two military personnel. I was pretty sure you did. Saw on this mornings news that the three Americans and the Brit were awarded the French Legion of Honor and made Knights of the Order. The French National and French/American will also be receiving the Medal later this week and are trying very hard to stay out of the lime light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yeah, but what does the poor terrorist get? The virgins are gone, he has lost status in the terrorist community, and his lip is swollen, and his rifle was confiscated. Surly we can conjure up some sympathy for this poor soul. Well, maybe not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Not to mention he messed up his box cutter for no gain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Mike 20653 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I watched a few minutes of cnn. They are trying to cheapen and discredit the whole thing by saying that the guy was not a terrorist ... just a misguided robber. Remember: the left does not encourage self responsibility. That should be left up to the government. What in the world was I doing on cnn?? Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Seeing how he was on the radar as a potential Jihadist in 3 countries, his "I was robbing the train" spiel is a bit hard to swallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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