“I’m going to die, please see my family.” Those words came moments before Ahmed Al Ahmed ran unarmed toward a terrorist on Bondi Beach. With no armor or weapon, he chose to act, charging the attacker and wrestling the rifle away before being shot multiple times. In seconds, a Syrian fruit seller became a symbol of Australian courage.
Badly wounded but unshaken, Ahmed later said he would do it again. He never sought heroism—only to save lives. As tributes and flowers fill Bondi Beach, his actions stand as a powerful reminder that true bravery is running toward danger so others can live.
