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In October 2015, as Skarlatos and two of his friends were on a Thayls train from [[Brussels, Belgium|Brussels]] to [[Paris]], a terrorist stepped out of a bathroom armed with an [[AK-47]], box cutter, pistol, and gasoline jar.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/11819423/Revealed-The-mystery-man-who-tackled-AK-47-assault-rifle-from-train-gunman.html Revealed: The mystery man who tackled AK-47 assault rifle from train gunman]</ref><ref>[https://people.com/human-interest/u-s-servicemen-speak-out-after-foiling-terror-attack-on-european-train/ 'Wrong Place, Right People': U.S. Servicemen, Passengers Speak Out after Foiling Possible Terror Attack on European Train]</ref> A Frenchman and an American attempted to stop the armed terrorist, and the latter was shot. One of Skarlatos' friends was injured while attacking the gunman, and Skarlato himself managed to grab the rifle, attack the terrorist in the head with the nozzle while he was strangled to the point of unconsciousness by Skarlatos' injured friend. Skarlatos then performed a crucial treatment on the American who was shot, saving his life.

In October 2015, as Skarlatos and two of his friends were on a Thayls train from [[Brussels, Belgium|Brussels]] to [[Paris]], a terrorist stepped out of a bathroom armed with an [[AK-47]], box cutter, pistol, and gasoline jar.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/11819423/Revealed-The-mystery-man-who-tackled-AK-47-assault-rifle-from-train-gunman.html Revealed: The mystery man who tackled AK-47 assault rifle from train gunman]</ref><ref>[https://people.com/human-interest/u-s-servicemen-speak-out-after-foiling-terror-attack-on-european-train/ 'Wrong Place, Right People': U.S. Servicemen, Passengers Speak Out after Foiling Possible Terror Attack on European Train]</ref> A Frenchman and an American attempted to stop the armed terrorist, and the latter was shot. One of Skarlatos' friends was injured while attacking the gunman, and Skarlato himself managed to grab the rifle, attack the terrorist in the head with the nozzle while he was strangled to the point of unconsciousness by Skarlatos' injured friend. Skarlatos then performed a crucial treatment on the American who was shot, saving his life.

Skarlatos was heavily praised following his heroism; this included being honored by the [[Department of Defense]]<ref>[https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/617841/department-of-defense-honors-heroes-with-highest-recognition/ Department of Defense honors heroes with highest recognition]</ref> in addition to receiving the highest French honor for having helped stopped the train attack.<ref>[https://whnt.com/news/three-americans-briton-get-highest-french-honor-for-stopping-train-attack/ Three Americans, Briton get highest French honor for stopping train attack]</ref> He also received a strong recognition from then-president [[Barack Obama]].<ref name="Oregon’s 4th Congressional District draws national attention">[https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/16/peter-defazio-alek-skarlatos-oregon-4th-congressional-district-race/ Oregon’s 4th Congressional District draws national attention]</ref>

Skarlatos was heavily praised following his heroism; this included being honored by the [[Department of Defense]]<ref>[https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/617841/department-of-defense-honors-heroes-with-highest-recognition/ Department of Defense honors heroes with highest recognition]</ref> in addition to receiving the highest French honor for having helped stopped the train attack.<ref>[https://whnt.com/news/three-americans-briton-get-highest-french-honor-for-stopping-train-attack/ Three Americans, Briton get highest French honor for stopping train attack]</ref> He also received a medal and strong recognition from then-president [[Barack Obama]].<ref name="Oregon’s 4th Congressional District draws national attention">[https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/16/peter-defazio-alek-skarlatos-oregon-4th-congressional-district-race/ Oregon’s 4th Congressional District draws national attention]</ref>

==2020 U.S. House election in Oregon's 4th district==

==2020 U.S. House election in Oregon's 4th district==