Amin Abdullah, a 51-year-old security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, was tragically killed on Monday while heroically protecting children from armed attackers. Abdullah confronted the gunmen, triggering a lockdown that saved 140 children inside the mosque. His sons, Muhammad, Khaled, and Jibreel, expressed their grief and pride, recalling their father's selfless nature and dedication to protecting others. "He was on the front line trying to defend kids and innocent people," said Khaled Abdullah. The attack also claimed the lives of two community members, Mansour Kaziha, 78, and Nadir Awad, 57, and is being investigated as a hate crime. Abdullah's family hopes to honor his memory not only by remembering how he died but also by celebrating how he lived — as a protector and a kind-hearted individual. His children emphasized the importance of kindness, urging others to live by their father's example of serving and caring for others. Funeral prayers are set to take place on Thursday, as the community mourns the loss of a beloved figure.