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Can you really say he deserves this nomination? I doubt it. No doubt, Ronwen Williams isn't just one of the first eleven among the South African AFCON players. He was the best among them. He did not just play at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024; he has redefined what it means to be a custodian between the posts. His performance wasn't merely exceptional; it was a masterclass in goalkeeping that will be talked about for years to come. In the quarterfinals against Cape Verde, Williams didn't just save penalties;he choreographed a dance of rebellion, stopping four out of five shots in the shootout. This wasn't just skill; it was as if he had peered into the future, knowing precisely where each ball would go. This feat alone would have been enough to etch his name in AFCON history, but Williams was just warming up. His journey through the tournament was marked by clean sheets and crucial saves, showcasing a blend of athleticism, intuition, and sheer willpower. Against Morocco, a team riding high on confidence, Williams stood tall, his presence in goal was like that of an immovable fortress. Each save was not just a stop; it was a statement, a declaration that on this day, in this tournament, he was unbeatable. The semifinals against Nigeria, laughs! The clash of the Titans. The real AFCON finals, no offence. A match where the stakes were as high as the tension, saw Williams concede but only after a battle where he seemed to stretch time itself, diving, parrying, and commanding his area with the authority of a seasoned general. His performance in the penalty shootouts wasn't just about stopping the ball; it was about breaking the spirit of the opposition, making them doubt their abilities with every save. When the tournament concluded, and the awards were handed out, there was no surprise when Williams was named the Goalkeeper of the Tournament. This wasn't just an award; it was an acknowledgment of a stellar performance that transcended the ordinary. That's an extraordinary performance. His stats - five clean sheets, six penalties saved, and an array of saves that defied physics - tell a story of dominance, of a goalkeeper who didn't just play the game but owned it. Bosso ke mang? Ke Williams! Oga na master! I celebrate Williams, not just for his individual brilliance but for how he carried an entire nation's hopes on his shoulders. In a tournament where every game was a battle, Williams was South Africa's greatest shield, their beacon of hope, and ultimately, their hero even while bowing to the Super Eagles. His performance at AFCON 2024 will be remembered not just for what he did on the field but for how he inspired a generation of goalkeepers and football fans across Africa. In the Hall of AFCON fame, many names will be remembered, but few will shine as brightly as Williams, whose gloves seemed to have a mind of their own, saving not just goals but etching moments into the hearts of football lovers everywhere. His was not just a performance; it was a phenomenon, a testament to what one individual can achieve when they rise to the occasion, not just as a player, but as a legend in the making. So, I DOUBT that he doesn't just deserve the nomination, especially being the first goalkeeper in history to be nominated for the Yashin Trophy while playing for a club in Africa. He deserves to win it. And I am very proud of him. I mean, watch these 👇🏾 God bless Ronwen Williams God bless South Africa God Bless Africa
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Can you really say he deserves this nomination? I doubt it. No doubt, Ronwen Williams isn't just one of the first eleven among the South African AFCON players. He was the best among them. He did not just play at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024; he has redefined what it means to be a custodian between the posts. His performance wasn't merely exceptional; it was a masterclass in goalkeeping that will be talked about for years to come. In the quarterfinals against Cape Verde, Williams didn't just save penalties;he choreographed a dance of rebellion, stopping four out of five shots in the shootout. This wasn't just skill; it was as if he had peered into the future, knowing precisely where each ball would go. This feat alone would have been enough to etch his name in AFCON history, but Williams was just warming up. His journey through the tournament was marked by clean sheets and crucial saves, showcasing a blend of athleticism, intuition, and sheer willpower. Against Morocco, a team riding high on confidence, Williams stood tall, his presence in goal was like that of an immovable fortress. Each save was not just a stop; it was a statement, a declaration that on this day, in this tournament, he was unbeatable. The semifinals against Nigeria, laughs! The clash of the Titans. The real AFCON finals, no offence. A match where the stakes were as high as the tension, saw Williams concede but only after a battle where he seemed to stretch time itself, diving, parrying, and commanding his area with the authority of a seasoned general. His performance in the penalty shootouts wasn't just about stopping the ball; it was about breaking the spirit of the opposition, making them doubt their abilities with every save. When the tournament concluded, and the awards were handed out, there was no surprise when Williams was named the Goalkeeper of the Tournament. This wasn't just an award; it was an acknowledgment of a stellar performance that transcended the ordinary. That's an extraordinary performance. His stats - five clean sheets, six penalties saved, and an array of saves that defied physics - tell a story of dominance, of a goalkeeper who didn't just play the game but owned it. Bosso ke mang? Ke Williams! Oga na master! I celebrate Williams, not just for his individual brilliance but for how he carried an entire nation's hopes on his shoulders. In a tournament where every game was a battle, Williams was South Africa's greatest shield, their beacon of hope, and ultimately, their hero even while bowing to the Super Eagles. His performance at AFCON 2024 will be remembered not just for what he did on the field but for how he inspired a generation of goalkeepers and football fans across Africa. In the Hall of AFCON fame, many names will be remembered, but few will shine as brightly as Williams, whose gloves seemed to have a mind of their own, saving not just goals but etching moments into the hearts of football lovers everywhere. His was not just a performance; it was a phenomenon, a testament to what one individual can achieve when they rise to the occasion, not just as a player, but as a legend in the making. So, I DOUBT that he doesn't just deserve the nomination, especially being the first goalkeeper in history to be nominated for the Yashin Trophy while playing for a club in Africa. He deserves to win it. And I am very proud of him. I mean, watch these 👇🏾 God bless Ronwen Williams God bless South Africa God Bless Africa

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Idaho In-N-Out Gunman Identified After Deadly Attack Police have identified 24-year-old Chad Williams as the gunman who killed two people and wounded seven others in a mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday. (Video: AI) Williams opened fire with an AR-style rifle around 2 p.m. before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said Williams acted alone. “We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and this citizen and their heroic action to stop this incident,” Hicks said. “We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties.” An In-N-Out employee was among the two killed. Of the seven wounded, two have been released, three are stable, and two remain in critical condition. A motive has not been determined. The investigation continues. Prayers for the victims and their families.
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Idaho In-N-Out Gunman Identified After Deadly Attack Police have identified 24-year-old Chad Williams as the gunman who killed two people and wounded seven others in a mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday. (Video: AI) Williams opened fire with an AR-style rifle around 2 p.m. before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said Williams acted alone. “We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and this citizen and their heroic action to stop this incident,” Hicks said. “We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties.” An In-N-Out employee was among the two killed. Of the seven wounded, two have been released, three are stable, and two remain in critical condition. A motive has not been determined. The investigation continues. Prayers for the victims and their families.

Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸

968,759 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 – Thirty years ago Coach Richard Williams and his Mississippi State basketball team took us on a postseason journey we've never forgotten. After leading 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 to the '𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧' the prior season, Richard Williams and company followed that up by winning the SEC Tournament in 1996, followed by their historic run to the '𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫' in the '96 NCAA Tournament. It's the only time in Mississippi history a basketball team has made it that deep in the postseason. He was the head coach at 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 for 12 seasons. Now, we have the pleasure of getting to listen to Coach Williams on the radio call of 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 basketball with Neil Price. Thirty years may seem like a long time ago, but for those of us who experienced it in 1996 the memories are still fresh and clear.
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𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 – Thirty years ago Coach Richard Williams and his Mississippi State basketball team took us on a postseason journey we've never forgotten. After leading 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 to the '𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧' the prior season, Richard Williams and company followed that up by winning the SEC Tournament in 1996, followed by their historic run to the '𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫' in the '96 NCAA Tournament. It's the only time in Mississippi history a basketball team has made it that deep in the postseason. He was the head coach at 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 for 12 seasons. Now, we have the pleasure of getting to listen to Coach Williams on the radio call of 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 basketball with Neil Price. Thirty years may seem like a long time ago, but for those of us who experienced it in 1996 the memories are still fresh and clear.

Matt Wyatt

13,090 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce

Winning without Caleb Williams is proving to the Bears and Ben Johnson that they don’t need Caleb Williams. The Bears can go draft another college quarterback on a rookie deal just like they did when they didn’t want to pay Justin Fields and they can allocate their resources to continue to build the team. It’s not going to be that hard to replace a quarterback with a career NFL completion percentage of 60.5% who has a career NFL average time to throw of 3.17 seconds (PFF). It’s not going to be that challenging to replace a quarterback who’s thrown 60.0% (2026), 55.4% (2025), and 58.7% (2024) of his passing attempts 9 yards or less (PFF). Those are Williams numbers. As a former NFL Scout, I believe Johnson will be willing to sacrifice sporadic and lucky end of game attention seeking heroics for a quarterback who will play within the structure of his offense. In one game, rusty off the bench, 38-year-old NFL journeyman quarterback Case Keenum completed 70.6% of his passes in Johnson’s offense. Keenum is on his 9th NFL team. He hadn’t started an NFL regular season game in 1,009 days. And he wasn’t just playing against anybody. Keenum did what he did against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears need to trade Williams this next offseason for whatever someone is willing to give for him and move on. 🎥
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Winning without Caleb Williams is proving to the Bears and Ben Johnson that they don’t need Caleb Williams. The Bears can go draft another college quarterback on a rookie deal just like they did when they didn’t want to pay Justin Fields and they can allocate their resources to continue to build the team. It’s not going to be that hard to replace a quarterback with a career NFL completion percentage of 60.5% who has a career NFL average time to throw of 3.17 seconds (PFF). It’s not going to be that challenging to replace a quarterback who’s thrown 60.0% (2026), 55.4% (2025), and 58.7% (2024) of his passing attempts 9 yards or less (PFF). Those are Williams numbers. As a former NFL Scout, I believe Johnson will be willing to sacrifice sporadic and lucky end of game attention seeking heroics for a quarterback who will play within the structure of his offense. In one game, rusty off the bench, 38-year-old NFL journeyman quarterback Case Keenum completed 70.6% of his passes in Johnson’s offense. Keenum is on his 9th NFL team. He hadn’t started an NFL regular season game in 1,009 days. And he wasn’t just playing against anybody. Keenum did what he did against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears need to trade Williams this next offseason for whatever someone is willing to give for him and move on. 🎥

FIRST ROUND MOCK

59,815 görüntüleme • 5 gün önce

Sergeant Williams sat against that wall thinking he shouldn't have come here at all. He's 52 years old. Iraq veteran. Lost his right leg below the knee to an IED 2008. His German Shepherd passed away seven months ago. He came to Harbor Ridge Shelter last Saturday thinking maybe he was foolish. Maybe no dog would want someone with a prosthetic. Someone who can't run or hike properly. Maybe being an amputee meant no dog would connect with him. He sat against the wall and watched everyone else. Young families being mobbed by energetic puppies. Couples playing fetch with excited dogs. College kids being jumped on by playful rescues. Then one German Shepherd mix quietly walked away from all the activity. Named Duke. Nine-year-old mutt. Duke walked past the family with eight children actively calling to him. Past the young couple on the floor playing. Past the teenagers with treats and toys. Walked straight to Sergeant Williams. Lay down directly at his feet. Right next to his prosthetic leg. Just stayed there. Looking up at him with calm, steady eyes. Sergeant Williams covered his face with both hands. Started crying so hard his whole body shook. Couldn't stop. Couldn't control it. Shelter volunteer told us through tears: "Duke walked past at least thirty other people. Including children literally on the ground playing with him. Made a straight line to Sergeant Williams. Lay down right next to his prosthetic leg. Chose him deliberately and immediately. It was the most beautiful thing l've ever seen in my entire life." Sergeant Williams adopted Duke eight hours later. Told us through tears: "! thought being an amputee meant no dog world want me Thought I couldn't offer enough. Duke proved me so completely wrong. He saw me. He chose me. Lay down right next to my prosthetic like it didn't matter at all." Sometimes the soul that needs you most sees past physical limitations straight to your heart and soul.
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Sergeant Williams sat against that wall thinking he shouldn't have come here at all. He's 52 years old. Iraq veteran. Lost his right leg below the knee to an IED 2008. His German Shepherd passed away seven months ago. He came to Harbor Ridge Shelter last Saturday thinking maybe he was foolish. Maybe no dog would want someone with a prosthetic. Someone who can't run or hike properly. Maybe being an amputee meant no dog would connect with him. He sat against the wall and watched everyone else. Young families being mobbed by energetic puppies. Couples playing fetch with excited dogs. College kids being jumped on by playful rescues. Then one German Shepherd mix quietly walked away from all the activity. Named Duke. Nine-year-old mutt. Duke walked past the family with eight children actively calling to him. Past the young couple on the floor playing. Past the teenagers with treats and toys. Walked straight to Sergeant Williams. Lay down directly at his feet. Right next to his prosthetic leg. Just stayed there. Looking up at him with calm, steady eyes. Sergeant Williams covered his face with both hands. Started crying so hard his whole body shook. Couldn't stop. Couldn't control it. Shelter volunteer told us through tears: "Duke walked past at least thirty other people. Including children literally on the ground playing with him. Made a straight line to Sergeant Williams. Lay down right next to his prosthetic leg. Chose him deliberately and immediately. It was the most beautiful thing l've ever seen in my entire life." Sergeant Williams adopted Duke eight hours later. Told us through tears: "! thought being an amputee meant no dog world want me Thought I couldn't offer enough. Duke proved me so completely wrong. He saw me. He chose me. Lay down right next to my prosthetic like it didn't matter at all." Sometimes the soul that needs you most sees past physical limitations straight to your heart and soul.

Gabriele Corno

134,405 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce

🙏🇺🇸🙏 Eric Ward stepped into a war zone at 19 years old, knowing exactly what that meant-and still chose to serve. He was a Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous regions during Operation Enduring Freedom. Combat there was constant. Patrols. Ambushes. Every mission carried risk. He was part of that reality, moving forward with his unit in a place where every step could change everything. On February 21, 2010, during combat operations, his life was cut short. He was 19. Old enough to serve. Old enough to sacrifice. Too young to be gone. A Marine who had stepped into one of the most demanding roles at an age when most are just beginning life. His service was real. His sacrifice was final. Back home, his name was spoken. His loss was felt. Then time moved forward. The war continued. And most will never know the young Marine who stood in danger, wore the uniform with pride, and gave everything before his life had truly begun. Eric Ward, Afghanistan 2010. 🙏🇺🇸🙏
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🙏🇺🇸🙏 Eric Ward stepped into a war zone at 19 years old, knowing exactly what that meant-and still chose to serve. He was a Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous regions during Operation Enduring Freedom. Combat there was constant. Patrols. Ambushes. Every mission carried risk. He was part of that reality, moving forward with his unit in a place where every step could change everything. On February 21, 2010, during combat operations, his life was cut short. He was 19. Old enough to serve. Old enough to sacrifice. Too young to be gone. A Marine who had stepped into one of the most demanding roles at an age when most are just beginning life. His service was real. His sacrifice was final. Back home, his name was spoken. His loss was felt. Then time moved forward. The war continued. And most will never know the young Marine who stood in danger, wore the uniform with pride, and gave everything before his life had truly begun. Eric Ward, Afghanistan 2010. 🙏🇺🇸🙏

G-PA

80,401 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce

🙏🇺🇸🙏 U.S. Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval — one of six Airmen who lost their lives while supporting Operation Epic Fury. For those who knew Seth, he was far more than a pilot or an officer in uniform. He was a husband, a father, a son, a brother, and a friend whose presence filled the lives of the people around him with love and strength. Seth grew up dreaming of becoming a pilot. That dream eventually became a life of service, one he carried with pride every time he put on his uniform. Those close to him say he loved what he did and felt honored to serve others through his work in the Air Force. But the people who knew him best remember something even greater than his career. They remember a man who was loving, generous, and kind-hearted. A man who always looked for ways to help others. Someone who could fix almost anything, who loved the outdoors, and who never hesitated to put the needs of others before his own. Above all, Seth was a devoted family man. His wife shared the heartbreak their family is now facing, describing the unimaginable pain of losing the person she loved most. In her words, Seth was not only an exceptional Airman, but the most incredible husband, father, son, brother, and friend anyone could ask for. She shared that one of the greatest honors of her life was standing beside him as he achieved the dream he had carried since childhood — becoming a pilot and serving his country. Though his life was cut far too short, Seth's legacy continues to live on through the family he loved deeply, especially in the smile of his young son who will carry a part of his father's spirit forward. For the Koval family, the days ahead will not be easy. Yet they have expressed deep gratitude for the love and support that has surrounded them during this painful time. Across communities and within the Air Force family, many people are remembering Captain Seth R. Koval not only for the uniform he wore, but for the life he lived - a life marked by service, faith, and love for others. Today we pause to honor him and to keep his family, friends, and fellow Airmen in our thoughts. - May Capt. Seth R. Koval rest in peace, and may his service and legacy never be forgotten 🙏🇺🇸🙏
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🙏🇺🇸🙏 U.S. Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval — one of six Airmen who lost their lives while supporting Operation Epic Fury. For those who knew Seth, he was far more than a pilot or an officer in uniform. He was a husband, a father, a son, a brother, and a friend whose presence filled the lives of the people around him with love and strength. Seth grew up dreaming of becoming a pilot. That dream eventually became a life of service, one he carried with pride every time he put on his uniform. Those close to him say he loved what he did and felt honored to serve others through his work in the Air Force. But the people who knew him best remember something even greater than his career. They remember a man who was loving, generous, and kind-hearted. A man who always looked for ways to help others. Someone who could fix almost anything, who loved the outdoors, and who never hesitated to put the needs of others before his own. Above all, Seth was a devoted family man. His wife shared the heartbreak their family is now facing, describing the unimaginable pain of losing the person she loved most. In her words, Seth was not only an exceptional Airman, but the most incredible husband, father, son, brother, and friend anyone could ask for. She shared that one of the greatest honors of her life was standing beside him as he achieved the dream he had carried since childhood — becoming a pilot and serving his country. Though his life was cut far too short, Seth's legacy continues to live on through the family he loved deeply, especially in the smile of his young son who will carry a part of his father's spirit forward. For the Koval family, the days ahead will not be easy. Yet they have expressed deep gratitude for the love and support that has surrounded them during this painful time. Across communities and within the Air Force family, many people are remembering Captain Seth R. Koval not only for the uniform he wore, but for the life he lived - a life marked by service, faith, and love for others. Today we pause to honor him and to keep his family, friends, and fellow Airmen in our thoughts. - May Capt. Seth R. Koval rest in peace, and may his service and legacy never be forgotten 🙏🇺🇸🙏

G-PA

13,018 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce

Philip Mulryne once had the life many young men dream of. He was a professional footballer who played for Manchester United, Norwich City, and the Northern Ireland national team, earning 27 international caps. At the height of his career, he was reportedly earning around half a million pounds per year. After leaving football in 2008, he officially retired in 2009 and began formation for the Catholic priesthood. Mulryne later explained that football had given him privilege, comfort, and success, but not the peace he expected. He said he was shocked to realize that, even with the kind of life many young men desire, there was still a deep emptiness beneath it. That search led him back to the faith. In 2009, he entered Saint Malachy’s Seminary in Belfast. He studied philosophy at Queen’s University Belfast and theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. In 2012, he entered the Dominican Order. On July 8, 2017, Philip Mulryne was ordained a Catholic priest at St Saviour’s in Dublin. At his ordination, Archbishop Di Noia connected his life as an athlete to his priestly vocation, saying that his experience in football had helped prepare him for the priesthood because he already understood discipline, sacrifice, and working toward a goal. Now, that goal was Christ. Philip Mulryne left behind professional football, money, and public success to serve God as a priest. A life that once revolved around the pitch became a life offered at the altar.
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Philip Mulryne once had the life many young men dream of. He was a professional footballer who played for Manchester United, Norwich City, and the Northern Ireland national team, earning 27 international caps. At the height of his career, he was reportedly earning around half a million pounds per year. After leaving football in 2008, he officially retired in 2009 and began formation for the Catholic priesthood. Mulryne later explained that football had given him privilege, comfort, and success, but not the peace he expected. He said he was shocked to realize that, even with the kind of life many young men desire, there was still a deep emptiness beneath it. That search led him back to the faith. In 2009, he entered Saint Malachy’s Seminary in Belfast. He studied philosophy at Queen’s University Belfast and theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. In 2012, he entered the Dominican Order. On July 8, 2017, Philip Mulryne was ordained a Catholic priest at St Saviour’s in Dublin. At his ordination, Archbishop Di Noia connected his life as an athlete to his priestly vocation, saying that his experience in football had helped prepare him for the priesthood because he already understood discipline, sacrifice, and working toward a goal. Now, that goal was Christ. Philip Mulryne left behind professional football, money, and public success to serve God as a priest. A life that once revolved around the pitch became a life offered at the altar.

Trad West

22,897 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce

The Sea’s Last Gift The biting chill of the dawn cut through the air, but Thomas felt none of it. He held Oscar close, his strong arms wrapping around the German Shepherd with a fierce, protective tenderness. Bundled tightly in his pale, fleece blanket, Oscar lay completely still. Time and illness had stolen the strength from his legs, making it impossible for him to stand on his own, yet his amber eyes remained fixed on the vast horizon. Thomas understood that unspoken, final wish. Oscar needed to see the ocean one last time. He needed to breathe in the sharp scent of the salt air and hear the rhythmic crash of the waves—the very things that had defined the happiest chapters of his life. With every heavy step Thomas took across the wet sand, the frail weight against his chest evoked ghosts of a beautiful, vibrant past. In his mind, he could still see Oscar tearing across this very shoreline like a flash of lightning, ears pinned back, chasing the yellow tennis ball Thomas would launch into the sea breeze. He remembered the pure joy of the dog sprinting back, wet-pawed and proud, tail whipping the air, dropping the sand-covered ball at his feet. This walk was an act of profound devotion, a final, monumental gesture of friendship and gratitude for the soul that had saved him. During the darkest depths of Thomas’s depression, when the world had lost all its light and getting out of bed felt like an impossible mountain to climb, Oscar never left his side. With his unyielding presence and eyes filled with an ancient, silent understanding, the dog had pulled him back from the edge of the abyss, teaching him how to breathe again. Reaching the edge of the tide, where the rising sun pierced the morning mist with ribbons of warm gold, Thomas stopped. He looked down at the graying muzzle of his best friend, the agonizing weight of reality pressing heavily on his chest. He knew their time was measured in minutes now. The heartbreaking certainty that Oscar would soon be gone tore through his soul, turning every remaining breath into a precious, painful treasure. Oscar weakly lifted his nose into the sea breeze, flaring his nostrils to catch the ocean scents he loved so deeply. A spark of pure, recognition-filled joy flickered across the dog's tired eyes. He was in his favorite place in the world, cradled safely against the heartbeat of the man who loved him. Thomas bowed his head, burying his tear-stained face into the soft, familiar fur of the German Shepherd's ear. The tears came fast and hot, losing themselves in the dog's coat. "Thank you, my beautiful boy," Thomas whispered, his voice shattering against the roar of the surf, thick with an overwhelming gratitude that words could barely hold. "Thank you for holding onto me when I was completely lost. You saved my life, Oscar. I would have drowned without you. Thank you for being the truest friend I ever had." Oscar let out a long, deep, and beautifully calm sigh—the exact sigh he always gave at the end of a long day when he finally felt safe. He leaned the heavy weight of his head against Thomas’s shoulder, a silent gesture of pure, unconditional love and forgiveness. In that quiet embrace, as the tide washed away their old footprints, the bond they shared felt larger than the ocean itself, an eternal friendship that not even the approaching silence could ever erase.
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The Sea’s Last Gift The biting chill of the dawn cut through the air, but Thomas felt none of it. He held Oscar close, his strong arms wrapping around the German Shepherd with a fierce, protective tenderness. Bundled tightly in his pale, fleece blanket, Oscar lay completely still. Time and illness had stolen the strength from his legs, making it impossible for him to stand on his own, yet his amber eyes remained fixed on the vast horizon. Thomas understood that unspoken, final wish. Oscar needed to see the ocean one last time. He needed to breathe in the sharp scent of the salt air and hear the rhythmic crash of the waves—the very things that had defined the happiest chapters of his life. With every heavy step Thomas took across the wet sand, the frail weight against his chest evoked ghosts of a beautiful, vibrant past. In his mind, he could still see Oscar tearing across this very shoreline like a flash of lightning, ears pinned back, chasing the yellow tennis ball Thomas would launch into the sea breeze. He remembered the pure joy of the dog sprinting back, wet-pawed and proud, tail whipping the air, dropping the sand-covered ball at his feet. This walk was an act of profound devotion, a final, monumental gesture of friendship and gratitude for the soul that had saved him. During the darkest depths of Thomas’s depression, when the world had lost all its light and getting out of bed felt like an impossible mountain to climb, Oscar never left his side. With his unyielding presence and eyes filled with an ancient, silent understanding, the dog had pulled him back from the edge of the abyss, teaching him how to breathe again. Reaching the edge of the tide, where the rising sun pierced the morning mist with ribbons of warm gold, Thomas stopped. He looked down at the graying muzzle of his best friend, the agonizing weight of reality pressing heavily on his chest. He knew their time was measured in minutes now. The heartbreaking certainty that Oscar would soon be gone tore through his soul, turning every remaining breath into a precious, painful treasure. Oscar weakly lifted his nose into the sea breeze, flaring his nostrils to catch the ocean scents he loved so deeply. A spark of pure, recognition-filled joy flickered across the dog's tired eyes. He was in his favorite place in the world, cradled safely against the heartbeat of the man who loved him. Thomas bowed his head, burying his tear-stained face into the soft, familiar fur of the German Shepherd's ear. The tears came fast and hot, losing themselves in the dog's coat. "Thank you, my beautiful boy," Thomas whispered, his voice shattering against the roar of the surf, thick with an overwhelming gratitude that words could barely hold. "Thank you for holding onto me when I was completely lost. You saved my life, Oscar. I would have drowned without you. Thank you for being the truest friend I ever had." Oscar let out a long, deep, and beautifully calm sigh—the exact sigh he always gave at the end of a long day when he finally felt safe. He leaned the heavy weight of his head against Thomas’s shoulder, a silent gesture of pure, unconditional love and forgiveness. In that quiet embrace, as the tide washed away their old footprints, the bond they shared felt larger than the ocean itself, an eternal friendship that not even the approaching silence could ever erase.

Gabriele Corno

14,598 görüntüleme • 16 gün önce

Honoring a true "Marine's Marine" today ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sergeant Major John M. Malnar (1926-1968) was a legendary "Mustang" who rose through the ranks to become one of the most respected senior enlisted leaders in the history of the 4th Marine Regiment. A veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, his 25-year career was defined by extraordinary bravery: In Korea: He famously climbed onto the exterior of a tank under heavy fire to manually fire its machine gun, destroying an enemy position that had pinned down his squad. In Vietnam: Serving as the Sergeant Major for the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines (the "Magnificent Bastards"), he was a pillar of strength during the brutal Battle of Dai Do. The Ultimate Sacrifice: On May 2, 1968, while braving a hail of fire to rescue his wounded Battalion Commander and fellow Marines, SgtMaj Malnar was mortally wounded. For his gallantry, he was awarded two Silver Stars and two Bronze Stars with Combat "V" His legacy lives on at Camp Lejeune, where "Malnar Hall" stands in his honor, and on Panel 54E of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. sacrifice.
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Honoring a true "Marine's Marine" today ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sergeant Major John M. Malnar (1926-1968) was a legendary "Mustang" who rose through the ranks to become one of the most respected senior enlisted leaders in the history of the 4th Marine Regiment. A veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, his 25-year career was defined by extraordinary bravery: In Korea: He famously climbed onto the exterior of a tank under heavy fire to manually fire its machine gun, destroying an enemy position that had pinned down his squad. In Vietnam: Serving as the Sergeant Major for the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines (the "Magnificent Bastards"), he was a pillar of strength during the brutal Battle of Dai Do. The Ultimate Sacrifice: On May 2, 1968, while braving a hail of fire to rescue his wounded Battalion Commander and fellow Marines, SgtMaj Malnar was mortally wounded. For his gallantry, he was awarded two Silver Stars and two Bronze Stars with Combat "V" His legacy lives on at Camp Lejeune, where "Malnar Hall" stands in his honor, and on Panel 54E of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. sacrifice.

G-PA INDY

143,643 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce

On the morning of November 1, 2017 Dauntarius Williams woke up to a racist nightmare he would never forget. Outside of his apartment sat his black Dodge Avenger, covered in bright yellow paint: “N*GGER” “GO HOME” “WHITES ONLY” “DIE” “F*CK YOU DUMB N*GGER” “DATE YOUR OWN KIND” Among other slurs were sprawled across every surface of his car. A vile, disgusting message of pure hatred. This wasn’t just vandalism — this was a direct threat from White Supremacy. The community was furious. Black students at K-State were terrified. An emergency meeting of the Black Student Union was called and Protests began to be organized. What kind of sick, evil monster looks at a young Black man and feels the need to terrorize him like this? This is Trump's America. …But wait. Just 5 days into their investigation Police discover that Dauntarius Williams, wrote the graffiti himself! 🤯😱💥 After they picked their jaws up off the ground, Dauntarius backtracked and attempted to claim that it was just a “Halloween prank,” which makes no sense being that HE'S THE ONE WHO REPORTED IT.
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On the morning of November 1, 2017 Dauntarius Williams woke up to a racist nightmare he would never forget. Outside of his apartment sat his black Dodge Avenger, covered in bright yellow paint: “N*GGER” “GO HOME” “WHITES ONLY” “DIE” “F*CK YOU DUMB N*GGER” “DATE YOUR OWN KIND” Among other slurs were sprawled across every surface of his car. A vile, disgusting message of pure hatred. This wasn’t just vandalism — this was a direct threat from White Supremacy. The community was furious. Black students at K-State were terrified. An emergency meeting of the Black Student Union was called and Protests began to be organized. What kind of sick, evil monster looks at a young Black man and feels the need to terrorize him like this? This is Trump's America. …But wait. Just 5 days into their investigation Police discover that Dauntarius Williams, wrote the graffiti himself! 🤯😱💥 After they picked their jaws up off the ground, Dauntarius backtracked and attempted to claim that it was just a “Halloween prank,” which makes no sense being that HE'S THE ONE WHO REPORTED IT.

Brad Zerbo

482,041 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce

Cher did not leave Sonny Bono because the act got old. She left because the marriage and the business had become the same trap. They met when she was 16 and he was 27. He named her, dressed her, wrote the jokes, and built Sonny & Cher into a hit. For a long time she called him mentor as much as husband. America thought they were a team. On paper they were not. The company was called Cher Enterprises. Sonny owned 95 percent. His lawyer owned 5 percent. Cher owned nothing. She was listed as an employee. She could not take a job without his permission. She has said that if he had torn that up and split it 50-50, she would never have left. Before the contracts came fully into view, she was already breaking. In the early 1970s she stood on a hotel balcony and thought about disappearing. Then she thought of her child, her mother, her sister. She stepped back. She realized she did not have to jump. She could leave. Sonny filed for separation in 1974. The divorce was finalized in 1975. The split was ugly. He sought custody. She cited “involuntary servitude.” They still worked together after, and they stayed in each other’s lives until he died in 1998. She has never told a simple villain story. She has also never pretended she was a partner when the paperwork said employee. What came next was hers. Solo records. Movies. An Oscar for Moonstruck. Stadiums. The second career most people now think of as Cher. Sometimes leaving is not a speech. It is walking out of a company that used your name and paid you like hired help. That is the story. The picture is the couple America saw. The text is what the contracts said.
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Cher did not leave Sonny Bono because the act got old. She left because the marriage and the business had become the same trap. They met when she was 16 and he was 27. He named her, dressed her, wrote the jokes, and built Sonny & Cher into a hit. For a long time she called him mentor as much as husband. America thought they were a team. On paper they were not. The company was called Cher Enterprises. Sonny owned 95 percent. His lawyer owned 5 percent. Cher owned nothing. She was listed as an employee. She could not take a job without his permission. She has said that if he had torn that up and split it 50-50, she would never have left. Before the contracts came fully into view, she was already breaking. In the early 1970s she stood on a hotel balcony and thought about disappearing. Then she thought of her child, her mother, her sister. She stepped back. She realized she did not have to jump. She could leave. Sonny filed for separation in 1974. The divorce was finalized in 1975. The split was ugly. He sought custody. She cited “involuntary servitude.” They still worked together after, and they stayed in each other’s lives until he died in 1998. She has never told a simple villain story. She has also never pretended she was a partner when the paperwork said employee. What came next was hers. Solo records. Movies. An Oscar for Moonstruck. Stadiums. The second career most people now think of as Cher. Sometimes leaving is not a speech. It is walking out of a company that used your name and paid you like hired help. That is the story. The picture is the couple America saw. The text is what the contracts said.

Trump Girl

51,110 görüntüleme • 28 gün önce

Last night’s Burna Boy concert was a visual storytelling masterpiece! I TOLD DEM. In the word of late Virgil Abloh is storytelling of the ordinary every day through the lens of an extraordinary creative! #BurnaboyLondonStadium live was a full band, with superb dance and vocal performance- as expected if you’ve been to a burna concert before you know he leaves no stone untouched! But let’s get back to the storytelling - From Giza grocery store set design, a nod to his hit with rising star Seyi Vibes who actually came out in grocery store uniform, to artists getting haircuts in a makeshift salon before hitting the stage, it was incredible. Africa was truly on the map with performances by Benson ,Pheelz🐘🤟🏾 , OMAH LAY Snoh EZEGE 1 , INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️ , Shallipopi , TITO M, YUPPE SNE, and many more… We saw general Odumodu locked in a phone booth before his release for his verse with Shalli and the Twashala Bam crew getting haircuts live. KARATE KICKS for killing dem… Every moment was a tribute to the vibes and the visuals impeccable yet relatable. If you blinked, you missed the intricate details behind each song. What an unforgettable evening! Burna ended on the incredible ‘Last Last’ and gave us drama with the incredible fireworks spectacle! This concert was nothing short of an epic evening! Shout out to all the Outsiders and Thanks to COKOBAR™ for hosting us🦍🦍🦍🦍
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Last night’s Burna Boy concert was a visual storytelling masterpiece! I TOLD DEM. In the word of late Virgil Abloh is storytelling of the ordinary every day through the lens of an extraordinary creative! #BurnaboyLondonStadium live was a full band, with superb dance and vocal performance- as expected if you’ve been to a burna concert before you know he leaves no stone untouched! But let’s get back to the storytelling - From Giza grocery store set design, a nod to his hit with rising star Seyi Vibes who actually came out in grocery store uniform, to artists getting haircuts in a makeshift salon before hitting the stage, it was incredible. Africa was truly on the map with performances by Benson ,Pheelz🐘🤟🏾 , OMAH LAY Snoh EZEGE 1 , INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️ , Shallipopi , TITO M, YUPPE SNE, and many more… We saw general Odumodu locked in a phone booth before his release for his verse with Shalli and the Twashala Bam crew getting haircuts live. KARATE KICKS for killing dem… Every moment was a tribute to the vibes and the visuals impeccable yet relatable. If you blinked, you missed the intricate details behind each song. What an unforgettable evening! Burna ended on the incredible ‘Last Last’ and gave us drama with the incredible fireworks spectacle! This concert was nothing short of an epic evening! Shout out to all the Outsiders and Thanks to COKOBAR™ for hosting us🦍🦍🦍🦍

No stress ELLE 🐘

13,722 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce

🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸 Oscar Austin jumped on a grenade at 21. The Marine he saved lived. Austin did not. He was a Private First Class with the Ist Marine Division near Da Nang. Just 21 years old. An assistant machine gunner on an exposed observation post 6.5 miles west of the city. It was early morning. The line was thin. The enemy attacked hard. Automatic weapons ripped through the darkness. Grenades exploded inside the position. The post was surrounded. Austin fired from his fighting hole as bullets tore the dirt around him. Then he saw a Marine lying unconscious in the open. No cover. No movement. If left there, he would be k*Iled. Austin left safety. He ran straight through gunfire. He grabbed his wounded brother and dragged him back. Then a grenade landed beside them. Fuse burning. No time to think. Austin threw his body on it. The blast shattered his legs and tore through his torso. Shrapnel ripped into his side. He was bleeding out when he saw an enemy soldier advancing, weapon raised to k*ll the helpless Marine. Austin moved again. He placed himself between them. He was shot and collapsed, still shielding the man until other Marines drove the attacker back. The Marine survived. Oscar P. Austin did not. He received the Medal of Honor after his death in 1969. He was buried with honors. He never turned 22. Most Americans will never know what he did that morning. 🙏
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🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸 Oscar Austin jumped on a grenade at 21. The Marine he saved lived. Austin did not. He was a Private First Class with the Ist Marine Division near Da Nang. Just 21 years old. An assistant machine gunner on an exposed observation post 6.5 miles west of the city. It was early morning. The line was thin. The enemy attacked hard. Automatic weapons ripped through the darkness. Grenades exploded inside the position. The post was surrounded. Austin fired from his fighting hole as bullets tore the dirt around him. Then he saw a Marine lying unconscious in the open. No cover. No movement. If left there, he would be k*Iled. Austin left safety. He ran straight through gunfire. He grabbed his wounded brother and dragged him back. Then a grenade landed beside them. Fuse burning. No time to think. Austin threw his body on it. The blast shattered his legs and tore through his torso. Shrapnel ripped into his side. He was bleeding out when he saw an enemy soldier advancing, weapon raised to k*ll the helpless Marine. Austin moved again. He placed himself between them. He was shot and collapsed, still shielding the man until other Marines drove the attacker back. The Marine survived. Oscar P. Austin did not. He received the Medal of Honor after his death in 1969. He was buried with honors. He never turned 22. Most Americans will never know what he did that morning. 🙏

G-PA

68,324 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce

The little terrier had been at the shelter for nearly five weeks, and most people only knew him as the dog who stayed pressed against the back wall. If someone stopped at his kennel for too long, he lowered his head, flattened his ears and waited for them to leave. One morning, an older caretaker named Frank was mopping the hallway when he noticed the kennel door was already open for cleaning. The dog could have walked out whenever he wanted, but he was still sitting on the same gray blanket, watching every movement from the far corner. Frank finished one last pass with the mop and leaned it against the wall. Then he slowly lowered himself onto one knee a few feet outside the kennel instead of stepping inside. "Oh, you don't have to be scared," he said softly. "Come here, buddy." The terrier didn't move. Frank kept one hand low near the floor, turned his body slightly sideways and waited without calling him again. After a while, the dog stood up. He took one careful step toward the doorway, stopped, watched Frank for a few seconds, then took another. Frank stayed exactly where he was. The little terrier finally crossed the open doorway on his own. He lowered his nose to Frank's fingers, sniffed them slowly and stood there as if he still hadn't decided whether staying was safe. Then he leaned his face into Frank's palm. "That's it, buddy," Frank whispered. Frank gently rubbed beneath his chin and along the side of his face. The dog's shoulders started to relax, his tail moved once, and he stepped close enough to press his body against Frank's chest. Only then did Frank put an arm around him. The terrier stayed there quietly while the shelter carried on around them. A few minutes earlier, he had been too frightened to leave the back of the kennel. Now he was standing outside it with his eyes half closed against the chest of a man who never forced him to come closer. Frank eventually went back to cleaning the hallway. The little dog followed him with his eyes and never returned to the far corner. How long do you think you would have waited for him to take that first step?
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The little terrier had been at the shelter for nearly five weeks, and most people only knew him as the dog who stayed pressed against the back wall. If someone stopped at his kennel for too long, he lowered his head, flattened his ears and waited for them to leave. One morning, an older caretaker named Frank was mopping the hallway when he noticed the kennel door was already open for cleaning. The dog could have walked out whenever he wanted, but he was still sitting on the same gray blanket, watching every movement from the far corner. Frank finished one last pass with the mop and leaned it against the wall. Then he slowly lowered himself onto one knee a few feet outside the kennel instead of stepping inside. "Oh, you don't have to be scared," he said softly. "Come here, buddy." The terrier didn't move. Frank kept one hand low near the floor, turned his body slightly sideways and waited without calling him again. After a while, the dog stood up. He took one careful step toward the doorway, stopped, watched Frank for a few seconds, then took another. Frank stayed exactly where he was. The little terrier finally crossed the open doorway on his own. He lowered his nose to Frank's fingers, sniffed them slowly and stood there as if he still hadn't decided whether staying was safe. Then he leaned his face into Frank's palm. "That's it, buddy," Frank whispered. Frank gently rubbed beneath his chin and along the side of his face. The dog's shoulders started to relax, his tail moved once, and he stepped close enough to press his body against Frank's chest. Only then did Frank put an arm around him. The terrier stayed there quietly while the shelter carried on around them. A few minutes earlier, he had been too frightened to leave the back of the kennel. Now he was standing outside it with his eyes half closed against the chest of a man who never forced him to come closer. Frank eventually went back to cleaning the hallway. The little dog followed him with his eyes and never returned to the far corner. How long do you think you would have waited for him to take that first step?

Gabriele Corno

71,842 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

Michael Chandler walked out of the White House and toward the Octagon on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday night and the moment the crowd saw who was walking alongside him the entire arena went quiet before erupting all at once. Chandler had chosen to share his walkout with a 100 year old Medal of Honor recipient and the image of one of the most decorated American veterans alive walking side by side with a fighter toward a UFC cage on the South Lawn of the White House on Flag Day and the 250th birthday of the United States was something nobody in that arena had ever seen before. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and the men who receive it represent the absolute peak of American courage and sacrifice. Chandler bringing one of those men into the most important walkout of his career on the most historic fight card ever staged said everything about where his priorities were on a night that was already built around honoring the people who gave everything for this country.
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Michael Chandler walked out of the White House and toward the Octagon on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday night and the moment the crowd saw who was walking alongside him the entire arena went quiet before erupting all at once. Chandler had chosen to share his walkout with a 100 year old Medal of Honor recipient and the image of one of the most decorated American veterans alive walking side by side with a fighter toward a UFC cage on the South Lawn of the White House on Flag Day and the 250th birthday of the United States was something nobody in that arena had ever seen before. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and the men who receive it represent the absolute peak of American courage and sacrifice. Chandler bringing one of those men into the most important walkout of his career on the most historic fight card ever staged said everything about where his priorities were on a night that was already built around honoring the people who gave everything for this country.

Military Support

226,125 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce

A lot of people are misreading Shohei’s grand slam swing. They misread because they don’t know high level. One guy said “front leg, off balance out front”. Don’t let the video interfere with your opinion. 🤦‍♂️ His weight is clearly back at launch. He has very good barrel depth (means he wasn’t on his front leg at launch). You can’t get barrel depth when on a weighted front leg. He’s clearly early. So the launch was deep (rear legged) but the pitch wasn’t there yet. So he demonstrates an adjustability that only comes with HLP…..he LET the arms out to align barrel and ball. Key word: LET His barrel was already up to speed from being launched rearward. You can see it’s completely blurred out when it’s still behind him. But because his arms are not force producers, they are free and able to ‘let out’ the barrel. (He could have pulled them in if the pitch was inside) If the arms were force producers the launch would have been forward, not rearward. There would be no deep rearward barrel blur. And the arms would have been ‘spent’ at launch. They’d have no ability to do anything else. He would have made a commitment at launch to a spot, he would have ‘spent’ the arms to produce force, and that would not allow him the late arm adjustability that he shows here. Some day people will stop talking out of their ass.
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A lot of people are misreading Shohei’s grand slam swing. They misread because they don’t know high level. One guy said “front leg, off balance out front”. Don’t let the video interfere with your opinion. 🤦‍♂️ His weight is clearly back at launch. He has very good barrel depth (means he wasn’t on his front leg at launch). You can’t get barrel depth when on a weighted front leg. He’s clearly early. So the launch was deep (rear legged) but the pitch wasn’t there yet. So he demonstrates an adjustability that only comes with HLP…..he LET the arms out to align barrel and ball. Key word: LET His barrel was already up to speed from being launched rearward. You can see it’s completely blurred out when it’s still behind him. But because his arms are not force producers, they are free and able to ‘let out’ the barrel. (He could have pulled them in if the pitch was inside) If the arms were force producers the launch would have been forward, not rearward. There would be no deep rearward barrel blur. And the arms would have been ‘spent’ at launch. They’d have no ability to do anything else. He would have made a commitment at launch to a spot, he would have ‘spent’ the arms to produce force, and that would not allow him the late arm adjustability that he shows here. Some day people will stop talking out of their ass.

Richard Schenck, The Heretic JFD PPP LQC TTE. 🙂

25,886 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce

Hero Civilian Stops In-N-Out Shooter After Years of Training Jordan Salinas, a 35-year-old healthcare worker and full-time caregiver to his wheelchair-bound brother, was horseback riding with his girlfriend when they pulled into the Twin Falls, Idaho In-N-Out for lunch on Saturday, August 1. A crowd was pouring out the doors. Then came the unmistakable sound of gunfire. Operating on pure instinct, Salinas sprinted toward the threat. He later described the response as “automatic” and “mechanical.” Drawing his FN Five-Seven, he moved with deliberate cover, spotted the gunman raising a rifle toward vehicles, and engaged. “OK, this is the guy,” he thought. It was the first time he had ever aimed at a living target. “He did not like it when bullets started firing both ways,” Salinas said. The gunman, identified as Chad Williams, retreated after return fire from Salinas and an off-duty officer. Williams killed three people and wounded seven others before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police confirmed the death toll would have been higher without their actions. Twin Falls County Sheriff Jack Johnson called them “true heroes in our community” who “diverted the shooter and without a doubt saved many lives.” Salinas had prepared for exactly this moment. After witnessing the 2021 Boise Towne Square mall shooting, he realized gunmen go after soft targets—and that he and his brother would be among them. So he trained. When police arrived, he stood down. “My part is done.” (Video: AI) Pray for the victims and their families.
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Hero Civilian Stops In-N-Out Shooter After Years of Training Jordan Salinas, a 35-year-old healthcare worker and full-time caregiver to his wheelchair-bound brother, was horseback riding with his girlfriend when they pulled into the Twin Falls, Idaho In-N-Out for lunch on Saturday, August 1. A crowd was pouring out the doors. Then came the unmistakable sound of gunfire. Operating on pure instinct, Salinas sprinted toward the threat. He later described the response as “automatic” and “mechanical.” Drawing his FN Five-Seven, he moved with deliberate cover, spotted the gunman raising a rifle toward vehicles, and engaged. “OK, this is the guy,” he thought. It was the first time he had ever aimed at a living target. “He did not like it when bullets started firing both ways,” Salinas said. The gunman, identified as Chad Williams, retreated after return fire from Salinas and an off-duty officer. Williams killed three people and wounded seven others before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police confirmed the death toll would have been higher without their actions. Twin Falls County Sheriff Jack Johnson called them “true heroes in our community” who “diverted the shooter and without a doubt saved many lives.” Salinas had prepared for exactly this moment. After witnessing the 2021 Boise Towne Square mall shooting, he realized gunmen go after soft targets—and that he and his brother would be among them. So he trained. When police arrived, he stood down. “My part is done.” (Video: AI) Pray for the victims and their families.

Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸

237,815 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce