european counter terrorism investigation weren t buying that story. the president talked about how they helped avoid the ultimate. the gunman had more than 300 bullets and two automatic weapons. more than 3 500 people on the train. a possibility for a horrible event to occur was real. the president of france using the opportunity and the situation not just to thank these three young american heros, but also to show the world and to show the french people they should be an inspiration for others. it was spencer stone, the air force man his arm in a sling who lead the three friends into the french presidential palace this morning. reporter: this morning three young americans arriving to a red carpet ceremony in paris. the french president presenting them with a country s highest award for bravery. the legion of honor.