Brave baggage handler John Smeaton told today of the proudest moment of his life as he collected an award from the Queen for helping stop terrorists at Glasgow Airport last year.
The 31-year-old was taking a cigarette break at the airport when two men in a Jeep packed with explosives drove in to the terminal building in an attempt to maim and kill hundreds of innocent people.
As one of bombers leapt from the Jeep and began grappling with a policeman, Smeaton charged up and belted the would be terrorist.
Bravo, Mr. Smeaton. Unlike many who recive awards from the Queen (Elton John comes to mind), you are actually a hero, and performed a service to your country. No one deserves the honor more.
He was taking a cigarette break? Doesn’t this disqualify him from getting a medal?
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