‘They Protected You Guys’: Mourners Honor Heroes in Mosque Shooting
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Three men who died confronting armed teenagers at the Islamic Center of San Diego were honored in a large funeral outside the mosque due to overwhelming attendance.
- Amin Abdullah, 51, a security guard, secured the mosque and its schoolchildren before confronting the attackers, preventing a potential mass shooting.
- Mansour Kaziha, 78, the mosque’s store manager and handyman, was known for his dedication to serving the community.
- Nadir Awad, 57, a worshiper living nearby, joined Kaziha in drawing the shooters out, demonstrating bravery in the face of danger.
- The community mourns these men as heroes whose actions likely saved many lives during the attack.