 Semper Fi or Chill Out, I'm eating my meal!
Subway must make some "killer" sandwiches or this guy really didn't like having his meal interrupted. Jul 6, 2007 police were called to investigate anattempted armed robbery: The 71-year-old retired Marine who opened fire on two robbers at a Plantation, FL, Sub 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, he works out everyday. Mr. Lovell was a man of action Wednesday night. According to Plantation police, two masked gunmen came into the Subway at1949 N. Pine Rd. Just after 11p.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, 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 alsofound cash strewn around the front of the sandwich shop according to Detective Robert Rettig of the Plantation Police Department.Both men were taken to Broward Genera Medical Center, where one, Donicio Arrindell, 22, North Lauderdale died. The other, 21-year-old Frederick Gadson of Fort Lauderdale is in critical but stable condition. A longtime friendof Lovell was not surprised to hear what happened. The friend said, ''He'd giveyou the shirt off his back, but he'd be mad as hell if someone tried to take theshirt off your back''. Mr. Lovell was a pilot in the Marine Corps, flying former Presidents John F. Kennedyand 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 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. Don't you just love a story with a happy ending? (Florida law allows eligible citizens to carry a concealed weapon.) | 
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