A Regular Guy Turns Hero at Bondi Beach

Ahmed Al Ahmed, a regular guy from Sydney, did something extraordinary. He tackled a gunman at Bondi Beach, stopping a massacre. He was just having coffee with a friend when two shooters started targeting people during a Hanukkah celebration. Without thinking about his own safety, Ahmed rushed towards one of the shooters. He wrestled the shotgun away and turned it on the attacker. This brave act was captured on video and seen by millions around the world. Ahmed is a Syrian-Australian Muslim shop owner. He is married and has two young daughters. He was shot multiple times during the attack. He is now in the hospital, recovering from surgery. Doctors say he has a long road to recovery ahead of him. Despite his injuries, Ahmed has shown incredible strength and courage.Australians have rallied around Ahmed, donating over $1. 5 million to support him and his family. Even a billionaire hedge fund manager, William Ackman, contributed to the fund. The outpouring of support shows how much Australians appreciate Ahmed's bravery. Ahmed's parents came to Sydney this year to reunite with their son. They are proud of his actions and the hero he has become. Ahmed's father said his son's conscience and soul compelled him to act. He didn't think about the background of the people he was saving. He just wanted to protect innocent lives. Ahmed's story is not the only one of heroism to emerge from this tragic event. Other stories of bravery have also been shared. These acts of courage show what being Australian should mean. They show that Australians stand together in the face of evil.