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Unarmed hero US marine took bullet in..neck as he+colleague tackled euro-train gunman armed w/AK47
The Daily Mail ^ | 21 August 2015 | DARREN BOYLE

Posted on 08/21/2015 7:44:01 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

A US Marine who foiled a terrorist attack on a French-bound train was shot in the neck while disarming the crazed gunman.

The marine, one of two unarmed servicemen, spotted the 26-year-old Moroccan acting suspiciously and heard him trying to arm his weapon in the toilet of the high speed train between Amsterdam and Paris.

The gunman got on the train in Brussels and attempted his attack soon after crossing the French border. The 26-year-old Moroccan national, who was known to security services, came out of the toilet brandishing the gun and opened fire. Fortunately, the Marines were nearby and overpowered him before he could massacre passengers.

The suspected terrorist had at least nine full magazines of ammunition holding almost 300 rounds. He was also carrying a knife.

Unfortunately, one of the Marines was shot although his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bravemen; france; letsroll; thefewtheproud; usmc
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Full title: Unarmed hero US marine took bullet in the neck as he and colleague tackled euro-train gunman armed with AK47: American duo saved hundreds when they jumped on Moroccan terrorist after he opened fire on terrified passengers
1 posted on 08/21/2015 7:44:01 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

WhooooooRAAYYYYYY


2 posted on 08/21/2015 7:45:36 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Our folks in uniform are awesome.


3 posted on 08/21/2015 7:49:52 PM PDT by doc1019 (Out of my mind ... back in 5)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Damn proud of these brave men, and proud to have been a Marine today.

Contrast the gutsy, courageous action of our fine men in uniform, both here and at Chattanooga, with the mealy mouthed response of our “leaders” to acts of terror against us.

How long can the rank and file hold when the American people fail to give them leaders worthy of the courage and sacrifice they routinely exhibit when the chips are down?


4 posted on 08/21/2015 7:53:57 PM PDT by M1911A1 (My red line is Jeb Bush.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

SEMPER FI

OOORAH


5 posted on 08/21/2015 7:54:35 PM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Can’t wait to hear Susan Rice’s comment on this:

The terrorist’s actions were caused by a Youtube video.


6 posted on 08/21/2015 7:55:36 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: MinorityRepublican; blueyon; KitJ; T Minus Four; xzins; CMS; The Sailor; ab01; txradioguy; ...

Active Duty ping.


7 posted on 08/21/2015 7:56:18 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: MinorityRepublican

Semper Fi Marines!


8 posted on 08/21/2015 7:57:24 PM PDT by semaj (Audentes fortuna juvat: Fortune favors the bold. Be Bold FRiends.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

LOVE this story. Hope the Marine gets well soon. The French can be weenies, but they will treat these guys like kings.


9 posted on 08/21/2015 7:58:08 PM PDT by bigdaddy45
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To: MinorityRepublican

Semper Fi shipmates!


10 posted on 08/21/2015 7:59:39 PM PDT by tbdavis108
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To: MinorityRepublican

Prayers for the heroes.


11 posted on 08/21/2015 8:02:30 PM PDT by Calpublican (The Republican Party has become corrupt!!!!!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

“Unarmed hero US marine took bullet in the neck...”

Better than taking an arrow to the knee!


12 posted on 08/21/2015 8:03:46 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: 5th MEB

GREAT TAGLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


13 posted on 08/21/2015 8:05:05 PM PDT by Boonie ("Nuke 'em all...Let Allah sort 'em out...)
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To: MinorityRepublican

This gives you an idea of how the Marines took the jihadi down.

UFC Fighters Experience Marine Corps Martial Arts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyllQuQuHZE


14 posted on 08/21/2015 8:06:56 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: MinorityRepublican
If they don't both get a Légion d'Honneur out of this, I say we give France back to the Germans.
15 posted on 08/21/2015 8:07:18 PM PDT by SamuraiScot
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To: al baby

16 posted on 08/21/2015 8:07:21 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

But remember, they’re not heroes. Donald Trump is the hero! [Heap of irony and sarcasm cousine there. I’m proud of those men.]


17 posted on 08/21/2015 8:08:48 PM PDT by familyop (We Baby Boomers are croaking in an avalanche of corruption smelled around the planet.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

So in another story I read, the Americans heard an AK47 being loaded in the bathroom, and jumped him when he came out. May have been some disgusting ‘racial profiling’ (/sarcasm) going on as well. (I call it Situational Awareness)


18 posted on 08/21/2015 8:11:57 PM PDT by 11th_VA ("We're not gonna take it ANYMORRRRRE !!!")
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To: familyop

Cuisine, even. ;-)


19 posted on 08/21/2015 8:13:54 PM PDT by familyop (We Baby Boomers are croaking in an avalanche of corruption smelled around the planet.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Awesome story-God Bless our brave military!


20 posted on 08/21/2015 8:14:52 PM PDT by Pajamajan ( Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait. Do it today.)
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