9/11 survivor who died trying to help kids in water on July 4 remembered as 'hero'

A 9/11 survivor and father of three who died on the Fourth of July while boating on Lake Michigan is being remembered as a 'true family man' and 'hero.'

July 7, 2023, 4:40 PMCourtesy of Lauren Laidley

A 9/11 survivor and father of three who died on the Fourth of July while boating on Lake Michigan is being remembered as a "true family man" and "hero." Luke Laidley, 43, was boating near Winnetka, Illinois, on Tuesday when he jumped into the water to help kids who were tubing, a spokeswoman for the Village of Winnetka told ABC News in a statement.He was pulled back onto the boat and received CPR. Once the boat returned to the shore, Laidley was treated with "advanced life support" by Winnetka Firemedics, but later died at a local hospital.

"Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time," the spokeswoman said in the statement.Lauren Laidley poses with her husband, Luke Laidley, who passed away on July 4, 2023.Over two decades ago, in 2001, Laidley was 21 years old and at his second day of work for Morgan Stanley on the 61st floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center when hijacked planes struck the buildings.

After surviving the attack, Laidley wrote, according to his obituary, "I encourage all of us to count our blessings each and every day. Give of yourself and expect nothing in return. And become part of something that is greater than yourself."

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