The Gunfight!

[DeTowman]

You gotta love this one! :rebel:

Plantation, FL -- Last week police were called to investigate
an attempted armed robbery:

A 71-year-old retired Marine who opened fire on two robbers at a
Plantation, FL, Subway shop late Wednesday, killing one and critically
wounding the other, is described as John Lovell, a former helicopter
pilot for two presidents. He doesn't
drink, he doesn't
smoke, and he
works out everyday. Mr. Lovell was a man of action Wednesday night.

According to Plantation police, two masked gunmen came into the
Subway at 1949 N. Pine Rd. Just after 11 p.m. There was a lone diner,
Mr. Lovell, who was finishing his meal.. After robbing the cashier, the
two men attempted to shove Mr. Lovell into a bathroom and rob him as
well. They got his money, but then Mr. Lovell pulled his handgun and
opened fire. He shot one of the thieves in the head and chest and the
other in the head.

When police arrived, they found one of the men in the shop,
K-9
units found the other in the bushes of a nearby business.. They also
found cash strewn around the front of the sandwich shop according to
Detective Robert Rettig of the Plantation
Police Department.


Both men were taken to the Broward General Medical Center, where
one, Donicio Arrindell, 22, of North Lauderdale died. The other,
21-year-old Frederick Gadson of Fort Lauderdale is in critical but
stable condition.

A longtime friend of Lovell was not surprised to hear what
happened. The friend said, ''He'd give you the shirt off his back,
but he'd be mad as hell if someone tried to take the shirt off your back.''


Mr. Lovell was a pilot in the Marine Corps, flying former
Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. He later worked as a
pilot for Pan Am and Delta.

He is not expected to be charged authorities said. ''He
was in
fear for his life,'' Detective Rettig said, "These criminals ought to
realize that most men in their 70's have military
backgrounds
and
aren't the least bit intimidated by idiots."

Something tells me this old Marine wasn't "in fear for his
life", even though his life was definitely at risk. The only thing he
could be charged with is participating in an unfair fight. One 71 - year
young Marine against two punks. Two head shots and one center body mass
shot - outstanding shooting! That'll teach them not to get between a
Marine and his meal.


Florida law allows eligible citizens to carry a concealed
weapon.. Every state should.

Don't you just love a story with a happy ending?