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peppertree

(23,129 posts)
Sun Jan 14, 2024, 03:20 PM Jan 2024

Iowa high school principal who was shot while trying to protect students dies from his injuries

Source: ABC News

The Iowa high school principal who was shot and wounded while trying to protect his students during a school shooting earlier this month has died from his injuries, according to the school district.

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger was among seven people injured in the Jan. 4 shooting. One student, 11-year-old sixth grader Ahmir Jolliff, was killed, authorities said.

The suspected shooter -- a student at the high school -- died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/iowa-perry-high-school-principal-dan-marburger-shot-protecting-students-dies/story?id=106366186





Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger 1967-2024.
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Iowa high school principal who was shot while trying to protect students dies from his injuries (Original Post) peppertree Jan 2024 OP
following TFG's advice lapfog_1 Jan 2024 #1
May this hero rest in peace LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #2
What a shame. He was a hero. sinkingfeeling Jan 2024 #3
On caucus day... 2naSalit Jan 2024 #4
This makes me so fucking angry! piddyprints Jan 2024 #5
"Sheepdog" and I hope his family is proud of the title bottomofthehill Jan 2024 #6
"...get over it." SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 #7
more of a hero than all the gun humpers combined Skittles Jan 2024 #8
First, they should immediately rename the school after him. Second, he deserves the President's Medal of Freeedom. usaf-vet Jan 2024 #9
+1000. I hope both honors are in the works. (nt) Paladin Jan 2024 #10

piddyprints

(15,058 posts)
5. This makes me so fucking angry!
Sun Jan 14, 2024, 06:10 PM
Jan 2024

Why do we have to deal with this??? Such a tragedy! RIP. Sometimes I hope there is a heaven and hell.

I know shootings occur in many venues, but I have to say that I’m glad my daughter got out of teaching.

Dang, but this makes me sick.

bottomofthehill

(9,332 posts)
6. "Sheepdog" and I hope his family is proud of the title
Sun Jan 14, 2024, 06:11 PM
Jan 2024

Last edited Sun Jan 14, 2024, 07:04 PM - Edit history (2)

The job of the sheepdog is to protect the flock. Mr Marburger gave his life to protect his students. May his memory be a blessing to his family and his students.

usaf-vet

(7,753 posts)
9. First, they should immediately rename the school after him. Second, he deserves the President's Medal of Freeedom.
Mon Jan 15, 2024, 09:16 AM
Jan 2024
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