I came across this video from the Army interviewing some of the cadets who stopped an active shooter. Permanently.

Two things stuck out to me:

  1. The leadership of Lt. Col Shah. His choice to counterattack gave the impetus to his students to join in. I’ve seen some chatter that the man should receive the Medal of Honor, and I can’t say I disagree.
  2. One of the cadets was shot, but kept fighting. Don’t stop fighting until you can’t continue.