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Waffle House Hero, Honored By Lawmakers, Raises Thousands For Victims’ Families

Posted on April 26, 2018 · James Shaw Jr., credited with saving lives after grabbing the shooter's rifle, was lauded by Tennessee lawmakers who said that "if his heroism is equaled by anything," it's his penchant for honesty

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‘I’m Not A Hero,’ Says James Shaw Jr., Acclaimed As Hero Of Waffle House Attack

Posted on April 23, 2018 · "I did that completely out of a selfish act," says the man who disarmed the gunman. "I was completely doing it just to save myself. Now, me doing that, I did save other people."