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[Shaanyboi]

This has been making the rounds.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/iraqi-mans-heroics-prevents-isis-suicide-bomber-killing-civilians/

An Iraqi man stopped a would-be suicide bomber from the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) from reaching his intended target on Thursday night; thus, saving dozens of lives at the Sayyed Mohammad Shrine in the town of Balad. According to Iraqi activists, the man was identified as Najih Shaker Al-Baldawi – a local resident of Balad that physically stopped the terrorist from entering the shrine before the latter detonated his suicide vest, killing them both in the process.

The death toll has been reported between 37 and 40, with the injured up in the 70's. Even still, the death toll could have been even higher if not for Al-Baldawi's actions.


EDIT: Sorry made an error in titling the thread. Should say dozens, not hundreds. If a mod could please fix this, thanks..

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

A true hero.

 

[loki 16]

That guys was a real hero! R.I.P

 

[Fandangox]

Damn, what a hero. RIP. Tragic there were still victims, but it could have been a lot worse.

 

[univariate]

sad stuff.

 

[Mr. Giggles]

Fucking ISIS.

RIP to this guy, it takes nads of steel to do what he did

 

[backflip10019]

A selfless and heroic act. RIP.

 

[Hero]

Definitely a hero. May he rest in peace. How many of us could have done such a selfless act in the heat of the moment?

 

[Arc]

A real-life hero. RIP

 

[Volimar]

That split second. That's courage.



Can you imagine being in a bombing and going to the hospital and seeing that the shrapnel they're taking out of you is someone else's bones, etc? Surreal

 

[Spike Spiegel]

Brave heroic sacrifice, but in reading the thread title part of me wanted to believe that the hug, the act of kindness from another human being, made the bomber reconsider his attack and no one was killed.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Heroes are real. Rip

 

[DeployThatPizza]

Real hero. RIP to him.

 

[shinobi602]

RIP hero.

 

[daemonic]

I can't fathom having the courage to do something like this. Incredible man.

 

[Zubz]

Brave heroic sacrifice, but in reading the thread title part of me wanted to believe that the hug, the act of kindness from another human being, made the bomber reconsider his attack.

That's what I was hoping, too. Still, Al-Baldwai was truly a hero. May he rest in peace.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Brave heroic sacrifice, but in reading the thread title part of me wanted to believe that the hug, the act of kindness from another human being, made the bomber reconsider his attack and no one was killed.

Honestly, I wish that were the case too.

 

[Jeels]

This guy here is the real martyr, not those ISIS scum.

 

[AgentOtaku]

I can't fathom having the courage to do something like this. Incredible man.

Seriously

Legit Got upset just reading it

 

[User1608]

A hero...bless him and RIP.😭

 

[Maintenance]

"Grenade!"

 

[Matsukaze]

Incredible bravery. R.I.P. to a hero.

 

[Magnet_Man]

Holy shit! What a badass!

RIP to you sir!

 

[Dennis]

A true hero.

This.

 

[sunshine and gasoline]

This man was far more courage than I think that I would be in a similar situation.

RIP.

 

[jackissocool]

A true hero.

.

 

[Fury451]

A true hero.

All that needs to be said.

 

[zeemumu]

Damn, that's some bravery. Something like this happened last year too, didn't it?

 

[Jedi2016]

So... of the two guys at the heart of the explosion, one of them will end up in Heaven, can you guess which one?

 

[SystemBug]

Damn, that's some bravery. Something like this happened last year too, didn't it?

There was a kid in Pakistan who did something similar

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-25663992

 

[Nephtis]

Am I the only one that thought the man hugged the suicide bomber, and made him reconsider his actions and stopped him that way? Thread title gave me some hope, only to crush it

I agree with the sentiments of this man being a hero.

 

[Volimar]

Damn, that's some bravery. Something like this happened last year too, didn't it?

This one?

Never forget Aitzaz Hasan. 15 year old kid who tackled a suicide bomber entering his school. He sacrificed his life to save hundreds of kids

 

[jmood88]

Am I the only one that thought the man hugged the suicide bomber, and made him reconsider his actions and stopped him that way? Thread title gave me some hope, only to crush it

I agree with the sentiments of this man being a hero.

I thought the same thing before opening the thread.

 

[rokkerkory]

Beautiful person thank u.... Rip a hero

 

[ColdPizza]

This one?

I think this one maybe: http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-11-...-during-bombings-beirut-saved-countless-lives

 

[Zekes!]

Damn, pure heroism. RIP

 

[RustyNails]

Not all heroes wear capes. So many people get to live because this selfless man sacrificed his life. True martyr.

 

[Azzanadra]

A hero indeed.

I will forever be confused about the rights demonization of migrants and Muslims in general when they happen to be the biggest victims of terrorism.

 

[Baroquemantic]

What a hero. Rest in peace.

 

[Altazor]

A true hero indeed. RIP.

 

[BudokaiMR2]

"Grenade!"

Marvel obviously needs to model the next Cap after this man.

In fact I would totally be down for that.

A true hero.

 

[Alex Stroud]

BossSalute.jpg

 

[kmfdmpig]

It's rare that a single story shows both the best and the worst that humanity is capable of. What a hero.

 

[Lord Frieza]

RIP, brave man

 

[MogCakes]

Nothing but selfless. RIP

 

[TheOfficeMut]

These stories make me so sad.

 

[GK86]

Damn, what a great guy. They should honor him in some way. RIP.

 

[ThisGuy]

That's the man right there! Respect and love.

 

[MiniBossBattle]

A true hero.

 

[Hackworth]

Hardcore.

Brave heroic sacrifice, but in reading the thread title part of me wanted to believe that the hug, the act of kindness from another human being, made the bomber reconsider his attack and no one was killed.

Yeah that's what I was hoping for too. Didn't think it was likely, but still.