India Honours Ian Grillot With ₹65 Lakhs For His Bravery In The Kansas Shooting Incident

The recent shooting in Kansas, United States was a devastating incident. A bartender, Adam Purinton opened fire at the patrons of a bar in Kansas before yelling out, “get out of my country.” The incident took the life of Indian engineer, Srinivas Kuchibhotla, and injured two others.  One of the injured, US Navy veteran Ian Grillot, took bullets in his chest while trying hard to fend off the shooter.

For his bravery, Ian Grillot was recently hailed as ‘A True American Hero’ and honoured with $100,000 (₹65 lakhs) at the 14th annual gala of India House Houston, a community centre for Indian-Americans residing in Texas.

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“It is not every day that one meets a genuine hero – a person who risks his life for another and takes a bullet for a complete stranger.”

said Jiten Agarwal, the chair of the annual gala. The India House Houston called Ian’s bravery a ‘selfless act beyond the call of duty’ and extended the $100,000 amount so he could buy a house.

 

Among the dignitaries in attendance was Vikas Khanna, who shared this heartfelt post after the event.

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Last night was truly memorable. India House, Houston is an Ambassador of Indian-American values, culture and social support.
Very rarely you meet a real life hero who can take a bullet to save a life of a person and restore the faith of millions by his selfless act. Thanks, Ian Grillot.
They raised $100,000 to buy Ian Grillot a house and more than $1.5 million for community service.
This event also marked the formal announcement of @smilefoundation chapter in USA ….as a family member I feel proud to be a part of this memorable day.
Heartfelt thanks to Jiten Agarwal, Mayor of Houston – Sylvester Turner and India’s Ambassador Navtej Sarna.
#SmileinUSA

 

It’s beautiful to see true bravery receiving the commendation that it deserves. When terrible acts like shootings and attacks make humanity’s future seem bleak, it is people like Ian who shine bright, as a silver lining among the clouds.

Ian Grillot is a hero for all of us. 

News Source: NDTV

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