SSG Eddie Peoples was home on leave in Florida, according to Stars & Stripes, after five tours of Iraq and Kuwait and found himself and his children at the business end of a bank robber’s handgun at the Bank of America. We discussed SSG Peoples’ heroism last June.
I bring it up again because he was awarded a Soldier’s Medal for his actions that day. And I just had to publish this quote from Peoples;
Peoples said that even though he was off duty and not wearing his uniform, he felt an obligation.
“It’s never someone else’s problem when you’re in the U.S. Army,” he said. “We are the sworn defenders of the United States people and I take my oath very seriously.”
What’s that quote about “rough men”? Thanks for bringing honor to the profession, SSG Peoples.
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12 responses to “SSG Eddie Peoples foils bank robbers”
Bravo Zulu Sarge!!!!
“We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.” Attributed to both Churchill (above) and Orwell (close variant).
In any case: well done, SSG Peoples. Thanks for being part of the solution vice part of the problem.
Thank you SSG Peoples!
That man is the definition of a true Soldier.
“Thanks for bringing honor to the profession, SSG Peoples.”
Amen, brother.
It is men like SSG Peoples who give me faith that we will save this nation.
“It’s never someone else’s problem when you’re in the U.S. Army”.
If that don’t sum it all up.
Definitely exemplifies the honor INHERENT in the profession.
Well done SSG Peoples!
THAT is a role model.
Thank you SSG Peoples!
Florida is a little safer, because this man lives there.
Excellent job!!
On that note: “It’s never someone else’s problem when you’re in the U.S. Army” i think it’s every citizens job to protect themselves and each other. It should never be someone else’s problem.