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Ohio man who died in pond rescue hailed as hero

Police are providing a funeral escort for a central Ohio man who died trying to save a child from an icy pond last week.
Associated Press
Columbus
Feb 14, 2013

Columbus police and other first responders say they are treating Thursday's funeral of 30-year-old James Jenkins as that of a hero and fallen brother.

Jenkins died after going into a pond at a Columbus apartment complex after a 5-year-old child fell in on Feb. 7. Rescue divers pulled Jenkins and the boy from the freezing water some time later, and both later died.

Witnesses say Jenkins did all he could to try and save the boy's life. He tried to hold the boy's head above the water as they both struggled in the icy pond.

 

Comments

BEHAPPY
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 9:54pm

SAD, SAD, SAD~

Mime Bloggling
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 10:31pm

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends....."

A true hero in every sense of the word.

24productions
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 10:59pm

I have nothing else to say but that i commend Jenkins for his sacrifice, and my and my families hearts go out to him, the child, and their families.

deertracker
Fri, 02/15/2013 - 4:21pm

I applaud this man's efforts.

DGMutley
Fri, 02/15/2013 - 8:32pm

Rest in peace James Jenkins and the little boy you were trying to save. Be Blessed.