[jagusafr]

Several witnesses described seeing an adult racing at the gunman after the first shot was fired, and a parent confirmed it was Benke.

We use the word “hero” too freely these days.

Mr. Benke, you, sir, are a hero. No ifs, ands or buts.

Colonel, USAFR

[mrsloungitude]

Hero is correct. Mr. Benke saved lives today.

When I heard about this on the way home from work my stomach dropped.

Columbine will never leave my mind and heart, I believe that many people in Colorado especially those of us living in the Denver metro area feel the same way.

Colonel-Thank you for your service.

[real saxophonist]

I've been through the being called a 'hero' thing. I didn't like it. I just did what I had to do.

I expect Dr. Benke will feel the same way.

[majormaturity]

He damn well is a hero - without consideration for his life he acted - that’s a hero by my definition.