Church Deacon Receives Award for Bravery
At the Fox Nation Patriot Awards in December 2024, McCallister received the Award for Bravery—and a standing ovation. In his acceptance speech, the church deacon said, “We’re all heroes” in America. “Without the courage of God, I could not have done it,” he said of charging the gunman.
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Also attending the ceremony were Pastor Glenn Germany and then President-elect Donald Trump. To Trump, who survived an assassination attempt last summer, Germany said, “I understand what it means for someone to make an attack on your life…I’m so glad that you are here today.”
The pastor continued, “I just want to say, it’s all about love. The young man who attempted that [shooting], I forgave him and it’s all about us loving.”
“These young men, young women who’s going through mental illness, they need our help,” said Germany, “and I’m just praying today that we can work together and show them love.”
