Arizona Marine Vet Gets Award
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 27, 2021 11:26am CST
The U.S. Marine Corps veteran seen on video stopping an attempted robbery at an Arizona convenience store has accepted an award from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office for this "extraordinary heroism and exceptional courage".
James Kilcer was presented with the Citizen’s Valor Award on Tuesday following the incident that happened on Oct. 20.
Sheriff Leon Wilmot gave Kilcer the award, which his office describes as the "highest award for citizens whose actions warrant recognition.
This award was for Kilcer’s "extraordinary heroism and exceptional courage while voluntarily coming to the aid of another citizen during an incident involving criminal activity at extreme, life threatening, personal risk in an attempt to save or protect human life."
Amazing act of heroism this marine did to stop a robbery. If you have not seen the story, here is a link.
The U.S. Marine Corps veteran seen on video stopping an attempted robbery at an Arizona convenience store has received an award from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office for this “extraordinary heroism and exceptional courage.”
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
27 Oct 21
He deserves it. He is a hero.
He was quick and brave.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Oct 21
We watched the video on television, how he stepped up to the gunned man and knocked the weapon out of his hand! What an act of courage and bravery
People could have been killed, during this robbery!
People could have been killed, during this robbery!1 person likes this
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Oct 21
@CarolDM Yes, it was on public television and he does deserve this award.
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@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
28 Oct 21
I love to see videos when a citizen stops a robbery attempt. More people should step up, join together and let those robbers have it!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
28 Oct 21
i have the fortune of working with many who sacrificed for our country. This is a great example of why service is so critical.
thank you!
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@FourWalls (86757)
• United States
27 Oct 21
Don’t mess with Jarheads! Guess the criminal found that out the hard way.
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Oct 21
That is wonderful he certainly deserved it,
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@Marilynda1225 (91115)
• United States
27 Oct 21
this is exactly what we need to hear these days...heroism and courage. Restores our belief in humanity
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