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March 17, 2006

Oh, God Bless Him

...and his brave heart.

As a homeless man opened fire in a Denny's restaurant, a patron's decision to try to stop the gunman cost him his life, but allowed others to flee to safety, authorities said Thursday.

According to police, a surveillance video showed Harold Hatley, 73, leaving his seat at the counter and getting in the line of fire, which enabled others to flee.

"Like many brave soldiers and peace officers, Mr. Hatley was walking toward trouble rather than away from it," Police Chief Joe Cortez said.


Damn. Makes me cry.

Posted by tree hugging sister at March 17, 2006 10:49 AM

Comments

Dear God, what a brave man!

Posted by: Crusader at March 17, 2006 11:11 AM

Hero

Posted by: Ken Summers at March 17, 2006 11:12 AM

Go bless him. As Ken said, a true hero.

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at March 17, 2006 11:33 AM

God bless him for answering the call.

Posted by: Nightfly at March 17, 2006 01:06 PM

A Hero indeed. Made me cry too.

Posted by: Kathy K at March 18, 2006 07:07 PM