![Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers is applauded in the House of Commons in Ottawa Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers is applauded in the House of Commons in Ottawa](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kevin-vickers.jpeg?quality=85&w=2400)
By Sarah Begley
The sergeant-at-arms of Canada’s House of Commons who took down the gunman in the October attack is now being rewarded for his bravery with the post of Ambassador to Ireland.
Kevin Vickers has little experience in diplomacy outside of protecting visiting dignitaries — including members of the British royal family — but his actions so impressed Prime Minister Stephen Harper that he was deemed well equipped for the (currently vacant) job.
“I think [his actions] speak for themselves and speak to his character, and I know he will do a tremendous job as ambassador,” said Prime Minister Harper.
“As a Canadian with family on both sides hailing from Ireland,” said Vickers, “there could be no greater honor.”
[NYT]
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