In this grim moment of senseless human tragedy in Winsconsin Gurdwara, SPN celebrates the heroism of Satwant Singh Kaleka, whose single handed actions saved the precious lives of many many fellow human beings from hands of a madman. If it wasn’t for him (as well as Officer Murphy & his partner) many more innocent people may have died.
As reports are emerging, white supremacist Wade Michael Page didn’t expect any resistance when he strode into the Wisconsin gurdwara brandishing a 9-millimeter handgun and multiple magazines of ammunition and opened fire. But he didn’t account for Satwant Singh Kaleka, the ferocious 65-year-old president of the gurdwara in Oak Creek.
From what we understand, he attempted to use a kirpan or talwar to attack and tackle the shooter but was shot in the back after a struggle. This is the correct use of a kirpan, protecting the innocent and those that are unable to protect themselves.
The FBI told Kaleka’s family he attacked the shooter in the lobby, resulting in a “blood struggle.” A bloodied kirpan lay close to Kaleka’s body.
“It’s an amazing act of heroism, but it’s also exactly who he was,” Kaleka’s son Amardeep told CNN Milwaukee affiliate WTMJ.
“There was no way in God’s green Earth that he would allow somebody to come in and do that without trying his best to stop it,” added Amardeep. “He slowed the shooter enough so other people could get to safety.”
Sikhs are known for their bravery and Kaleka made it plain to gun-toting Page that this is not a community that cowers. Kaleka took at least two bullets at close range while trying to tackle the gunman. Even though the struggle lasted only minutes, it gave the Sikh congregation time to duck for cover.
Kaleka was one of six Sikhs killed on Sunday which included five men and one 41-year-old woman Paramjit Kaur. During a chaotic few hours after the first shots were fired around 10:30 a.m., police carrying assault rifles surrounded the gurdwara with armoured vehicles. The gunman ambushed one of the first officers to arrive at the temple as the officer tended to a victim outside. A second officer then exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who was finally shot.
As reports are emerging, white supremacist Wade Michael Page didn’t expect any resistance when he strode into the Wisconsin gurdwara brandishing a 9-millimeter handgun and multiple magazines of ammunition and opened fire. But he didn’t account for Satwant Singh Kaleka, the ferocious 65-year-old president of the gurdwara in Oak Creek.
From what we understand, he attempted to use a kirpan or talwar to attack and tackle the shooter but was shot in the back after a struggle. This is the correct use of a kirpan, protecting the innocent and those that are unable to protect themselves.
The FBI told Kaleka’s family he attacked the shooter in the lobby, resulting in a “blood struggle.” A bloodied kirpan lay close to Kaleka’s body.
“It’s an amazing act of heroism, but it’s also exactly who he was,” Kaleka’s son Amardeep told CNN Milwaukee affiliate WTMJ.
“There was no way in God’s green Earth that he would allow somebody to come in and do that without trying his best to stop it,” added Amardeep. “He slowed the shooter enough so other people could get to safety.”
Sikhs are known for their bravery and Kaleka made it plain to gun-toting Page that this is not a community that cowers. Kaleka took at least two bullets at close range while trying to tackle the gunman. Even though the struggle lasted only minutes, it gave the Sikh congregation time to duck for cover.
Kaleka was one of six Sikhs killed on Sunday which included five men and one 41-year-old woman Paramjit Kaur. During a chaotic few hours after the first shots were fired around 10:30 a.m., police carrying assault rifles surrounded the gurdwara with armoured vehicles. The gunman ambushed one of the first officers to arrive at the temple as the officer tended to a victim outside. A second officer then exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who was finally shot.
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