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'Gave His Own Life': Hero Principal Dies after Risking Himself to Save Students during School Shooting

Billy Hallowell : Jan 15, 2024  Faithwire.com

"...As many of you know Dad, he is a gentle giant, an amazing Dad and just amazing person ... As I heard of a gunman, I instantly had a feeling my Dad would be a victim as he would put himself in harms way for the benefit of the kids and his staff. It is absolutely zero surprise to hear he tried to approach and talk Dylan down and distract him long enough for some students to get out of the cafeteria. That's just Dad..." -Claire Marburger

[Faithwire.com] An Iowa principal who was hailed a hero after risking himself to save his students has died. (Image: Pixabay)

Principal Dan Marburger passed away Jan. 14, 10 days after a 17-year-old gunman entered Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, killing a sixth grader and injuring seven others, CNN reported.

"Although the news has not fully set in yet, Dan Marburger gave the ultimate sacrifice," a statement on a GoFundMe page created to benefit Marburger's family read. "After 10 days, he lost his battle, and this tragedy took his life."

The statement went on to note that the family will face the "unfathomable" situation in the days, weeks, and years to come and praised the principal's selfless acts. Those deeds included taking steps to try and protect students when the gunman entered the school earlier this month.

"Dan endured significant injuries in the tragic events at Perry High School on Thursday, January 4, putting himself in harm's way to ensure as many students and staff could safely exit the building," the statement read.

Such bravery and kindness are said to have been in Marburger's character, as... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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