The other day, we discussed James Shaw, Jr who disarmed a gunman in an Antioch, Tennessee Waffle House, saving countless lives. Soon afterwards, he started a GoFundMe tincup to benefit the families of the victims and the survivors. At this writing, he has amassed $182,237 – more than ten times the goal. Another guy was moved to start a GoFundMe account to benefit James and his family. That endeavor has resulted in $191,536 so far.
From CNN;
Tennessee lawmakers this week also paid tribute to Shaw, 29, for his heroism and his compassion for the victims. The state General Assembly officially recognized his heroism, along with his “penchant for honesty,” in a joint resolution.
“You are my hero,” state Rep. Jason Powell said, “and Tennessee’s hero.”
I’m sure that Mr Shaw never figured this would happen when he first grabbed the hot barrel of the gunman’s rifle, but it is nothing less than what he deserves.
Better and better- Bravo Zulu again, James Shaw!
I hope he stays humble and does not succumb to the media’s penchant for destroying good people.
He did the right thing. He deserves to be rewarded.
Ditto. Keep your eyes on the eventual prize, sir. People will be tugging on you from several angles. Not all of them will have your well being at heart.
That elbow still looks rather painful. (I know the photo is several days old.)
His momma really did raise him right.
First he gave me hope in the younger generation. Then he upped the ante even more by selflessly starting a fund for the other victims of this shooting.
Well done, young man. Thank you again for your honorable actions and continuing good deeds, Mr. Shaw.
Alabama was right; there are Angels Among Us…
Hey, Attention Hogg. This is what someone who actually is making a difference looks like.
I don’t have much but I have $5 for each GoFundMe
Thanks, jonp, nobody could’ve put it better.
Good post….great man!
Balls of steel.
KUDOS to you Mr. James Shaw, you’re living proof that there still are plenty of Real People out there who will do right no matter what!
Mr. Shaw deserves a medal
Very thankful for young men like James Shaw, Jr.
God bless, keep and use you, sir.
And his Mom deserves Roses. lots of Roses on Mother’s Day and his Father a gift card at Home Depot for raising his wo well.
I am sooooo impressed.
This kid is going to be a leader in the up and coming change of watch, with him at the helm we old farts will leave it in good capable hands.
BZ young man.
James Shaw is a real man
He is a role model of what “masculinity” means.
Taking on a rifle armed killer with bare hands!