In addition to their official honors, the three have appeared in a California parade, Sadler had a turn on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, and Skarlatos is “DWTS” material on ABC.ĪP National Security Writer Robert Bob Burns contributed to this report. It’s been a head-snapping month for the three twenty-somethings since their quick actions on the train transformed them into instant celebrities. “When some took cover and ran, when others were unsure what to do, these three friends said, ‘Let’s go,'” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said.Ĭarter said their rallying cry recalled the stirring words of those aboard the hijacked airliner on 9/11 who shouted, “Let’s roll,” before charging the cockpit and forcing the plane to crash in a Pennsylvania field before it could reach its intended target. Skarlatos was awarded the Soldier’s Medal, and Sadler was given the Secretary of Defense’s Medal of Valor. “Whatever they do,” the president added, “they’re going to do it well.”Īfter visiting the White House, the three were off to the Pentagon to pick up more honors.Īir Force Secretary Deborah Lee James presented Stone with the Purple Heart in recognition of the injuries he suffered, and he also received the Airman’s Medal. A British businessman and a French-American also have been praised for their efforts to stop the gunman.Īs for what the future holds, Obama said Stone, whose hand was injured in the attack, is “making real progress” and intends to pursue work in medicine, Sadler is studying sports medicine and therapy, and Skarlatos, “as soon as he’s finished on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ plans to get into law enforcement.” Montclair teen's quick thinking saves her and niece from home-invasion suspect abc Moms Edge gone call 91 He hore me Of come hone of montclair quick thinking saves niece home invasion suspect abc moms edge gone call hore come hone 422 comments 'Im baby' GeorgeFIoydJr 13 nov 4. The three last month subdued a man with ties to radical Islam who boarded the train with a Kalashnikov rifle, a pistol and a box cutter.
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