Three american heroes, praising them by their actions, they avoided the ultimate carnage on the train, an attacker with over 300 bullets. They should be an inspiration for us all. Spencer stone with his arm still in a sling from injuries suffered over the weekend in bringing down the gunman. He led the way in to the french president ial palace. This morning, three americans arriving to a red carpet. The french president honoring them the highest award for bravery. The honor came after this incredible scene was viewed around the world. A gunman hog tied on the floor of a passenger train. The close friend said they acted on instinct. It was do something or die. It wasnt a conscious decision, we acted. The 23yearold Spencer Stone, led the charge. I saw he has an ak47. It was jammed or not working or he was trying to charge the weapon. Alek hit me on the shoulder and said lets go. Reporter Authorities Say they along with a British National prevented what could have been a bloody massacre.
up. i would love to believe i could do that, chris, but i don t think it is possible for most of us mortals. those three guys were made of a different stock. we are so proud of them here today. meanwhile, chris, there was a new york social worker on that train to paris and witnessed the horror of the attempted attack. christina coombs joins us now with more. how are you feel sng. exhausted. exhausted. i can imagine. this is overwhelming. let s go back to the beginning. what were you doing on the train to begin with? i had been on vacation in europe for the first time ever, which is extremely exciting for me and i was happy about it. i was traveling with a good friend of mine through italy and then amsterdam and then we parted ways in amsterdam. he went to berlin and i was to go to paris. you were on that train alone? yes. at what point during your ride did you realize something was unfolding?