The Fearless Father Who Threw Himself on a Suicide Bomber in Beirut

The day before the terrible massacre in Paris that killed 129 individuals, two assaults during rush hour in Beirut (Lebanon's capital city) killed 45 and injured more than 200 others. The loss of life would have been much higher if not for the brave actions of one man. And now, days after the attack, his courage is being acknowledged and honored.

According to reports, Adel Termos was strolling in an open-air market with his daughter when the first suicide bomber detonated his explosives. In the midst of the moment's confusion, Termos detected the second plane getting ready to explode him, and settled on the fast choice to handle him to the ground. The bomb went off, murdering Termos, yet sparing countless others, including his little girl.

During an interview last week, Elie Fares, a blogger and physician in Beirut told Public Radio International that there are possible numerous families who owe their fullness to Termos' sacrifice. He broke his human nature of self-preservation and his bravery transcended his own life to save others.

Fares had instantly shared Termos' story, and it was secured by nearby media, however it went unnoticed by the international community, particularly as news of the Paris assaults immediately expended the news cycle. Fares also added that in Lebanon, Termos was suddenly well-known, remembered in Facebook posts and discussions.

Fares included Termos' heroism on his own blog after Thursday attacks that say:

"Tonight, Adel is no longer of this world, but his legacy will live on for years, and the repercussions of his heroism will become a tale to tell: Adel is the reason we are not talking about fatalities in the three digits today, he is the reason some families still have their sons, daughters, fathers and mothers, he is a Lebanese hero whose name should be front and center in every single outlet."