is an American hero, Tackled church shooter in Pennsylvania He was recognized for his bravery at the Fox Nation Patriot Award and was amazed by the pastor he had saved.
Deacon Clarence McAllister of Jesus House in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, watched in horror as an armed man pointed a gun at Pastor Glenn German during a church service in May.
When the man pulled the trigger, the gun did not fire, and McAllister tackled him before he could fire another shot. A few months later, they united on Fox Nation's stage at the Patriot Awards and announced: thanks to god To save their lives.
“Here in America, we are all heroes,” McAllister said as he accepted the Bravery Award and thanked his family. “We are all heroes. We all have the heart to do whatever we have to do…We have a maternal instinct. We protect our children. We're going to do anything to protect our children. We're going to do anything to protect our loved ones. ”
Pennsylvania man points gun at church pastor, interrupts video sermon
Deacon Clarence McAllister, along with the pastor he saved, the Rev. Glenn Germany, were recognized for their courage with the Fox Nation Patriot Awards. (Fox News)
The German representative, who surprised McAllister with his heartfelt entrance, said, “I'm glad to be alive.''
“appreciate God “I thank God for protecting this angel,” Germany said, for protecting me and watching over me. Hallelujah! I had him make sure nothing happened to anyone else in our building. So I'm really grateful. I sincerely thank the Lord for protecting me. ”
“Today is Thanksgiving Day,” he continued. “I'm grateful to my wonderful wife for being here with me. She's always been my support and I'm so grateful to have her in my life.”
Germany also offered “true and sincere words” to President-elect Donald Trump in light of an attempt on his life.
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“I forgave the young man who tried that. It's all about our love for young men and young women who are suffering from mental illness,” Germany said. “They need our help, and today we pray that we can work together and show them love. God bless America. We have the best country. It's the safest. I pray that it will become the best country in the world.”
Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.
