Theunicornhunter 2 Posted June 16, 2004 A sad ending to a brave little life Boy Dies After Saving Girl From Drowning Tuesday, June 15, 2004 CHICAGO — A 6-year-old boy who was found under water after he managed to rescue a young friend from a swimming pool has died, according to authorities. Donald Houser-Richerme (search) died Monday at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital (search) in Oak Lawn, where he had been in critical condition since June 7. The boy saved 5-year-old Karah Moran from drowning in a half-empty pool at an apartment complex in Chicago Ridge. He was under water anywhere from five to 20 minutes. The boy's mother, Michelle Cartolano, called Police Chief Tim Baldermann on Monday to tell him her son had died. "That family has been through an awful lot this past week, and throughout the whole ordeal they've shown a lot of dignity, class and strength," said Baldermann. According to authorities and family members, Donny and two other children discovered the unlocked swimming pool on Monday, and Karah climbed or fell in. The pool was empty, but five feet of blackened rain water had accumulated at the deep end, and Donny jumped into the shallow end to try to pull the girl to safety. Both slid into the water; Donny helped the girl reach a ladder, but could not save himself. Authorities said they would not file charges against the owner of the apartment complex after learning a maintenance man had cut the pool's lock. from www.foxnews.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted June 16, 2004 I am sorry to hear about the boy. I was hoping that he would pull though. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanway 0 Posted June 16, 2004 Ugh :) How awful. I can just picture it in my head. :) :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mj 7 Posted June 16, 2004 My heartfelt sympathy for the family who lost such a fine son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela 1 Posted June 16, 2004 My condolancies to his family. The only good that came of it was the girl survived. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrekkieMage 0 Posted June 17, 2004 That's horrible...I don't know what to say... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEAREBORG4102 0 Posted June 21, 2004 That is really sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
