"A sold-out SCG crowd roared as Ahmed al-Ahmed, his arm in sling and his hand on his heart, walked onto the pitch just before play began of the final test of the Ashes series. The Syrian-born father of two helped disarm one of two gunmen during the Bondi terror attack, and on Sunday took part in the tributes made to the victims and those who risked their lives attending them. Al-Ahmed was joined by 14-year-old Chaya Dadon, who was shot in the leg as she shielded two young children from gunfire on the night of 14 December. She arrived at the SCG on crutches."
"The emotion on the duo's faces was clear as Australian and English cricket fans stood on their feet before them. The names of the attack's 15 victims were emblazoned on the stadium's screens under the words forever in our hearts as a group of first responders led the procession onto the pitch. Among them were intensive care paramedics, doctors from the Royal Prince Alfred and St Vincent's hospitals, lifesavers and local police, several of whom assisted while off-duty."
Ahmed al-Ahmed, injured but supportive, and 14-year-old Chaya Dadon, shot while shielding children, were honored at the SCG before the final Ashes test. A sold-out crowd stood and applauded as the pair and a procession of first responders entered the pitch. The stadium displayed the names of the attack's 15 victims beneath the words forever in our hearts. Attendees included intensive care paramedics, hospital doctors, lifesavers and local police, several of whom assisted while off-duty. State and cricket officials greeted the responders, and Australian players publicly acknowledged their service.
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