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Eilanzer t1_ixdspob wrote

Reply to comment by Content_Bandicoot_70 in Amazing quote from Richard M. Fierro, the Club Q hero that probably saved dozens of lives by Oh-God-Its-Kale

I fear for the guy tough, he had massive ptsd because of war and after this...Hope it´s all fine with him and his family.

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BlackScimitar t1_ixecqke wrote

Thankfully I never suffered from PTSD but some weird part of me thinks this was somewhat cathartic for him. His actions meant something, directly and with violence of action that had a clear goal, stopping the madness that had ensued. No one should be put in that position but I for one am glad he was there and his actions prevented a greater tragedy.

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Eilanzer t1_ixepck2 wrote

“ The wars were both past and still present. There were things he would never forget. For a long time after coming home, crowds put him on edge. He couldn’t help to be vigilant. In restaurants he sat against the wall, facing the door. No matter how much he tried to relax, part of him was always ready for an attack, like an itch that could not be scratched.”

His words, i hope he´s ok and some part of him can turn over this. He was just having fun with his family and to have his worst fears turn into reality is something that i can´t even think about!

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Stormofscript t1_ixeg3oo wrote

His family is mostly okay, but his daughters long-time boyfriend unfortunately died in the attack. :/

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freerangetacos t1_ixey3iy wrote

And he's really hurting about it. The interview with John Berman on AC360 was heart-wrenching. It's such a tragedy on all levels. I feel sad for the country, not dealing with its issues proactively and like an extended family, which is what we are.

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