Congressman To Host Sutherland Springs Hero At State Of The Union

By Tom Knighton

Stephen Willeford did what many of us would like to think we would do. While living across from the site of the deadly Sutherland Springs massacre, Willeford didn’t cower and hide. He grabbed his AR-15 and responded, firing at the killer and giving chase, probably saving numerous other lives.

Now, he’ll be a guest at the State of the Union address.

Congressman Henry Cuellar’s office announced on Wednesday that he will host Sutherland Springs hero Stephen Willeford at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on January 30.

“I speak on behalf of the entire Sutherland Springs community when I say that we are grateful to have such an incredible citizen visit,” Congressman Cuellar said in a statement. “It is amazing that this man, who almost became a victim himself, managed to face the assailant and ultimately prevented further tragedy from unfolding.”

Willeford definitely deserves such recognition, as well as a lot of other things.

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Source:: Bearing Arms