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Frenchman Honored In Australia As Government Gives Him Citizenship For Confronting Mall Attacker; KNOW More
A French man is honored in Australia after thwarting a deadly attack in Sydney mall. The government proudly offered him citizenship for the bravery he had shown.
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Damien Guerot confronted the attacker in Sydney Mall preventing further harm
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Australian Prime Minister Albanese extends citizenship offer as a token of gratitude
Trigger warning: This article contains reference to tragic death.
Damien Guerot, a Frenchman, has recently won the hearts of Australians after he tried to stop a deadly attack at a mall in Sydney. As a token of returning the favor, the Government of Australia has decided to give citizenship to Guerot for his bravery and the irony of the matter is, his visa is just months away from expiring.
Courage in chaos
The incident took place at Westfield Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction, Sydney on April 13, 2024 when Guerot and Silas Despreaux took risk upon themselves to save innocent lives. Joel Cauchi then unleashed a wave of violence that killed six people, including an infant aged just nine months old. Amidst the chaos and the cries of distress, Guerot and his accomplice Silas Despreaux sprang into action.
Guerot was holding a post called bollard when he went over to deal with Cauchi. In an interview with Australian TV network Seven News, during a tense moment when he had to intervene, Guerot said, “We need to try to stop him.” They were able to block his way so that innocent bystanders would not suffer further injuries because of Chi’s mischief.
A thankful country
There was no way that Guerot’s heroic act could remain unnoticed. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited Guerot to become an Australian citizen following this altercation. This expression of gratitude by Albanese is similar to unity as well as solidarity amidst difficulties.
This announcement of Guerot’s impending citizenship was met with widespread support from all quarters including opposition leader Peter Dutton who endorsed the Prime Minister’s decision. Belinda Robinson led initiatives that advocated for his admission while also supporting other citizens’ petitions towards achieving it.
A worldwide salute
Guerot and Despreaux received accolades from world leaders who admired their bravery beyond borders. Emmanuel Macron, President of France expressed his admiration for their courage through X (formerly Twitter).
Guerot’s bold deed stands out as proof of the indomitable spirit of humanity during times of crisis, as he waits for official documentation to be a permanent resident. Australia’s recognition and reverence towards these unsung heroes are indicative of its commitment to inclusion and its ability to place worth on selfless acts that transcend citizenship lines.
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