In an inspiring story of valor as well as the making of the hero, Florent Groberg—who grew up in France and emigrated towards the US—becomes the 1st immigrant in forty years to get the Congressional Medal of Honor after he tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.

Florent “Flo” Groberg was born in the suburbs of Paris and moved to the united states along with his family in middle school. He became a naturalized resident in 2001. After going to the University or college of Maryland, he joined the US Military and double deployed to about 8 Seconds of Courage: A Soldier’s Story from Immigrant to the Medal of Honor Afghanistan. In August of 2012, Flo was guarding a high-level US-Afghan delegation and observed someone suspicious: an area man stumbling toward his patrol. Flo reacted quickly and went to tackle the man—who was putting on a suicide vest. Four people died in the next explosion, but many others were spared. Flo himself spent another three years undergoing surgeries at Walter Reed Medical Center, and in 2015 he was given the country’s highest armed forces award, the Congressional Medal of Honor—the initial immigrant to become so recognized since the Vietnam War.

What prepares a soldier for those critical occasions in combat? 8 Seconds of Courage tells Flo’s tale from his youth in France to his decision to enlist and the grueling teaching he underwent at US Military Ranger School. Being a field commander on the front lines in Afghanistan he formed close and lasting bonds with his fellow soldiers. It had been this powerful sense of responsibility that compelled him to take action to save lives, actually at the chance of his own.

“Flo’s incredible story of bravery and program can be a stark reminder that for many of our warriors, coming home is not the end of the fight. Flo finds ways to live…Truly an inspiration” (Jon Stewart). In his own phrases, Flo provides that important understanding into his selfless take action while remembering his four dropped brothers in hands. 8 Secs of Courage is normally a story of heroism, sacrifice, and camaraderie in wartime.