Once in a while a story comes along which illustrates a simple fact of our lives. The lesson is often lost, the involved parties ignorant of the import of what has happened.
George Orwell, an author for our times if ever there was one, might have said it best...
"Men sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
I wonder, did Grayson take a moment to thank them for their service?