> That coach who shielded students and the student who was shot five times locking the door were also mighty heroic. <
Right you are. I hope that he also receives recognition, perhaps a Carnegie Hero Award.
Edit of my post #20: Both of the people you mentioned should get a Carnegie Hero Award.
Sorry. My post #23 should have gone to you. Both of the people you mentioned should get a Carnegie Hero Award.
Why not the Presidential Medal of Freedom (not the CMH)...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
An especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.