A Pakistani man hailed a "hero" for trying to stop a gunman during the Christchurch terrorist attacks is being honored with a national award for his bravery, Pakistan announced Sunday.
The details: Rashid, 49, and his 21-year-old son Talha were among 9 Pakistanis who died during Friday's shootings in two Christchurch mosques, killing 50 people.
"Pakistan is proud of Mian Naeem Rashid who was martyred trying to tackle the while Supremacist terrorist and his courage will be recognized with a national award," the prime minister tweeted. pic.twitter.com/NSFHazmoBI
— Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD (@mophrd) March 17, 2019
In a touching tribute, Rashid has been honored in Auckland, New Zealand, with a street art mural in his memory.
Remember the heroes. A tribute to Christchurch teacher Naeem Rashid - u/paulfknwalsh
Posted by I Love New Zealand on Monday, March 18, 2019
