The heroic principal of Perry High School, who tried to protect his students from transgender terrorist Dylan Butler earlier this month, has just passed away from his injuries.
His name was Dan Marburger and I’m sure he will be sorely missed.
The AP has the story:
An Iowa principal who put himself in harm’s way to protect students during a school shooting earlier this month died Sunday, a funeral home confirmed.
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory confirmed the death of Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger after the family announced it on a GoFundMe page.
Marburger was critically injured during the Jan. 4 attack, which began in the school’s cafeteria as students were gathering for breakfast before class. An 11-year-old middle school student was killed in the shooting, and six other people were injured. The 17-year-old student who opened fire also died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.
The day after the shooting, the state Department of Public Safety said Marburger “acted selflessly and placed himself in harm’s way in an apparent effort to protect his students.”
News of Marburger’s death was first posted on a GoFundMe page for his family. The post, by Marburger’s wife, Elizabeth, said he died at about 8 .m. Sunday, and said: “Dan lost his battle. He fought hard and gave us 10 days that we will treasure forever.”
The news that Marburger died triggered a flood of support on the Perry Facebook page with nearly 200 people posting condolences within the first hour after it was posted.
Hearing that he died and how he tried to protect his student moves me to post this. May Dan Marburger rest in peace, I pray.
Below is the update from the GoFundMe page with much more information:
Update January 14, 2024: Although the news has not fully set in yet, Dan Marburger gave the ultimate sacrifice. After 10 days, he lost his battle and this tragedy took his life. Although Dan is no longer fighting with us here, his family will continue to deal with the unfathomable for many days, week, and years to come. All of the Marburger family and the entire Perry Community will forever be touched by the selflessness of Mr. Marburger. This GoFundMe will continue to be used for the Marburger family as they process through and live out Dan’s legacy.
Dan Marburger is more than the Perry High School Principal. Dan is a husband, a father, a grandpa, a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and a friend who lives and breathes for his family. Being the principal at Perry High School since 1995, also means that Dan’s family includes those who have ever walked the halls of Perry High School. The love and admiration he has for any current and former students and staff characterizes the pride that Dan has for his building
Dan endured significant injuries in the tragic events at Perry High School on Thursday January 4, putting himself in harms way to ensure as many students and staff could safely exit the building. While his biggest priority right now is healing, the family is facing the reality that things in the Marburger family may never look the same. This GoFundMe is created in an effort to take one thing off of their plate so that they can focus on caring for Dan and his healing. All donations will go directly to the Marburger Family for immediate medical costs, but also for the long road of healing in the days, weeks, and years ahead.