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Perry High School in Iowa is reeling after its beloved principal, Dan Marburger, succumbed to injuries sustained while protecting students during a horrific shooting on January 4th. The act of bravery has shaken the community to its core, with tributes pouring in for the fallen leader.
News of Marburger's passing was confirmed by the Perry Community School District and a GoFundMe page established for his family. Both statements resonated with heartfelt words, praising his decades of dedication and exemplary leadership. "Dan was the heart and soul of our school," the district statement read, "his loss leaves a gaping wound in our community."
The tragedy unfolded early on January 4th, when a 17-year-old entered Perry High School armed with a shotgun and handgun. In a heartbreaking turn of events, he fatally shot 11-year-old sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff before injuring Marburger and four other students. The assailant tragically took his own life upon the arrival of authorities.
Governor Kim Reynolds expressed the state's grief, "Iowa mourns the loss of Dan Marburger, a true hero who selflessly shielded his students from harm. His actions epitomize bravery and will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace."
As Perry grapples with this unimaginable loss, flags across Iowa fly at half-staff in a poignant gesture of respect. Marburger's legacy lives on in the hearts of students, colleagues, and a community forever touched by his courage.
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