A sign along Highway 141 in Granger, Iowa, shows support for the neighboring community of Perry on Jan. 5, following a shooting at the Perry Middle School and High School building the previous day. Bryon Houlgrave via Associated PressThe high school principal who put himself “in harm’s way” to protect students during last week’s school shooting in Perry, Iowa, has died. Kevin and I offer our deepest condolences to his wife and family as we pray for their comfort during this very difficult time. Dan courageously put himself in harm’s way to protect his students, and ultimately gave his own life to save them. Clark Wicks, the superintendent for the school district, also told AP that Marburger was a “hero,” who let students escape while he intervened with the shooter.

Source: Huffington Post January 14, 2024 19:43 UTC