An heroic father of three who survived the 9/11, America’s worst terrorist attack, has drowned. He drowned after he selflessly jumped into Lake Michigan to save kids that capsized in a raft.

According to ABC 7 Chicago, Luke Laidley was celebrating the holiday and operating a boat near Elder Beach when the raft filled with children capsized.

Without hesitation, Laidley jumped into the water to rescue some of the children who were struggling to swim.

While talking to the outlet, Winnetka fire officials said he spent about a minute submerged before he appeared with the children and was able to get them to safety.

He was quickly pulled back onboard by others and CPR was administered to him before he was rushed by emergency responders to Evanston Hospital in critical condition and was confirmed dead shortly after his arrival. 

Laidley, who hailed from Chicago, was described as a “true family man” by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Lauren, and three children.

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