A Bookstore Owner's Silent March

Greg Ketter, a long-time owner of DreamHaven Books and Comics in Minneapolis, has seen a sudden spike in his business. This happened after a photo of him at a protest went viral. The picture shows him calmly walking through tear gas during a demonstration following the killing of Alex Pretti. Ketter, who has been selling comic books and science fiction novels for nearly 50 years, was not expecting this attention.

The Photo That Touched Many

The photo touched many people. Customers from all over the world started ordering from his store and sending messages of support. The store's website even crashed due to the high traffic. Ketter, now 69, was surprised by the attention. He said he was not running but just walking when the photo was taken. He did not expect to become a symbol of the protest.

A Hero in the Eyes of Many

People visited the store to meet Ketter and show their support. Jeff and Rachel McMahon were among them. They were moved by the photo and wanted to thank Ketter in person. Rachel called him a hero, but Ketter disagreed. He said he did not deserve such praise. He was just doing what he thought was right.

A Commitment to the Community

Ketter plans to use any donations to help local food shelves. He hopes the attention will lead to positive changes in the community. Despite the sudden fame, he plans to keep running his store as usual. He will continue to serve his customers and sell books, just like he has always done.

A Personal Cause

The protest was a response to the killing of Alex Pretti, which happened near Ketter's store. This made the event personal for him. He said it was the U.S. government attacking its own people, which upset him. This is why he decided to join the protest. He wanted to stand up for what he believes in, even if it meant walking through tear gas.