Jeff Neil of Exeter, New Hampshire, was awarded by his hometown for tackling a man who attempted to open an emergency door and stab a flight attendant aboard a Boston-bound plane.
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An airline passenger who helped tackle a man trying to stab a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon was honored Friday by his hometown police department inJeff Neil, a former bouncer who now works for a software company, received the"Citizen Award" for his actions earlier this month, which were caught on video by another passenger.
At a ceremony in Exeter, Neil said he doesn't consider himself a hero but acknowledged the significance of what happened."I truly was in the right place at the right time," he said. Neil’s wife Libby was sitting with him on the plane. She said she wasn’t surprised he jumped into action.Jeff Neil was awarded by his hometown of Exeter, New Hampshire, for his role in preventing an attack on a Boston-bound flight earlier this month., was arrested and accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the door of United Airlines Flight 2609.
Investigators said Torres admitted knowing that if he opened the door many people would die. He awaits a mental health evaluation.
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