The community and family of Faraz Tahir, the security guard killed during a stabbing attack at Bondi Junction, are gathering to honor his bravery as they prepare for his funeral on Friday. Faraz Tahir, hailed as a 'hero of the nation' for his actions during the incident, will be remembered in a service expected to be attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns. His family described him as someone who naturally confronted danger, emphasizing that it was 'in his blood' to protect others. Muhammad Taha, a colleague who survived the attack, has been discharged from the hospital to attend the service, recalling Tahir's last words as they responded to the emergency. The Prime Minister paid tribute, stating, 'We grieve with you. He died a national hero.'
Prayers for a “national hero.” The funeral of slain Bondi Junction security guard Faraz Tahir. https://t.co/AqJH42qMW3
“We grieve with you,” the Prime Minister tells the family of Bondi Junction security guard Faraz Tahir. “We mourn for everything that was taken from us. He died a national hero.” @10NewsFirst https://t.co/DJwFlz5c35
The security guard who survived the Bondi Junction massacre, Muhammad Taha, has left hospital to attend the funeral of colleague Faraz Tahir. “His last words to me were ‘let’s see what’s going on’ and we rushed towards that area.” @10NewsFirst https://t.co/clyGSrGlBq
Hero Westfield security guard Faraz Tahir, who was killed during the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, is being remembered this morning by family and the community. @RuthWW #9News READ MORE: https://t.co/iQUcL3evTg https://t.co/MhHvVx8kqu
The family of Faraz Tahir have paid tribute to the security guard who was killed during the violent stabbing attack at Bondi Junction, saying it was "in his blood" to run towards danger. https://t.co/euExb7eoC5
The family of the Bondi Westfield security guard who was fatally stabbed saving shoppers have labelled him as a "hero of the nation", as they prepare to farewell him on Friday in what is expected to be a packed out service with PM Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns in…
Muzafar Ahmad Tahir: Hero security guard's family open up on Bondi Junction stabbing tragedy, saying he 'gave his blood' to protect people https://t.co/y7fg1GF4GU https://t.co/KmjZ2fhXNg
Memorial service for Faraz Tahir, the security guard killed in the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, to be held tomorrow | #6NewsAU
The family of Bondi Junction security guard hero Faraz Tahir gather in Sydney ahead of his funeral tomorrow, to be attended by the Prime Minister. @10NewsFirst https://t.co/cMzw46wJBg