‘In His Blood’ to Protect People: Family of Bondi Westfield Security Guard Pay Tribute

The 30-year-old refugee was on his first day shift at the complex when Queensland man Joel Cauchi began attacking people.

Members of the public pay their respects at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre during a day of reflection in Bondi Junction, Australia, on April 18, 2024. Dion Georgopoulos - Pool/Getty Images

A brother, an uncle, and now a national hero, the family of Faraz Tahir says he was much more than a security guard on the day he died.

His eldest brother and head of the family, Muzafar Ahmad Tahir, said he was a stranger to most, but gave his blood to protect the public.