HOOVER, Ala. — Kris ‘Tanto’ Paronto, Survivor of the 9/11/12 attack on the U.S government facilities in Benghazi, is coming to visit the Yellowhammer State. Paronto will be at Hoover Tactical Firearms on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to meet customers and sign copies of his book.
Along with historical action writer Mitchell Zuckoff, Paronto co-authored “13 Hours: The Inside Account Of What Really Happened In Benghazi” which describes the Islamic militant attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya from the perspective of those defending it. The book was turned into a box-office hit last winter by director Michael Bay, and Paronto served as a consultant.
“Stop by and meet this Great American,” Hoover Tactical said in a release. “No ticket needed. FREE.”
The attack on the U.S. facilities in Benghazi led to the deaths of several Americans, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. He was the first U.S. ambassador killed in the line of duty since 1979.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faced intense pressure for her role in the situation, as she reportedly denied Ambassador Steven’s requests for additional security at the consulate. Clinton ultimately took responsibility for the mistakes, but eventual presidential election winner Donald Trump hammered her on the campaign trail for her errors in the State Department.
