Elderly Grandpa Fights Off Armed Robber To Save Helpless Woman

Texan grandpa Simon Mancilla Sr, 73 years of age, in a fearless act of bravery risked his life confronting a man assaulting a woman in an attempted robbery outside a check-cashing business in Houston.

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Mr. Mancilla was met with resistance from the unhappy robber whose plan was foiled by him. Fight ensued between them and he punched the robber. Following the fight, he had to receive some medical attention. However, the robber was able to get away by stealing his truck and drove off.

The grandpa to an 11 year old when asked if he was afraid before jumping out of his car to help the woman replied that he did not have a choice. His only thought had been to put the woman out of harms way. He also had a pistol with him but decided not to use lethal force as he was only concerned with the woman’s safety.

A very brave man indeed with no regard for his own life whatsoever. He was just happy to have helped another citizen. There is still hope for good so long as men like him exist.

Verse of the Day

“[Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time] Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!””

Matthew 20: 17-19