San Antonio [TX] man who died saving teens from Medina River dam was a decorated Marine Corps vet

My San Antonio ^ | June 9, 2016 | Madalyn Mendoza

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A San Antonio Marine Corps veteran spending Wednesday afternoon with his family on the Medina River made the heroic, fateful decision to sacrifice his own life while rescuing two teens caught in the undertow, according to authorities.

Master Sgt. Rodney Buentello was visiting Bandera City Park when an unidentified teen girl tried crossing the dam, a violation of city ordinance, the Bandera Marshal's Office said in a statement. A male teenager followed her in an attempt to save her, but was also swept away, prompting Buentello to jump into action."(He) went into the water and managed to save both of the teenagers, but he was dragged under and drowned before rescuers could reach him," the statement said. "Greater love hath no man, than to lay down his life for another."

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Prayers for this good man and his family.

Hope those idiot teens carry this with them the rest of their lives and learn from their foolishness.

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more - http://www.kens5.com/news/local/man-who-died-saving-drowning-teens-was-decorated-marine-john-jay-employee/238031476

[albie]

My sentiments exactly. He’s in the arms of God now.

[2banana]

Two idiot teenagers who broke the law and who couldn’t swim cause the death of a decorated marine through their stupidity...

[Texas Fossil]

God Bless his family.

[CharleysPride]

Sympathies to this man’s family.
In time I hope their pain is eased by knowing of his self-less heroism.

As to the dumb kids, I hope maturity and guilt guide them to make themselves worthy of this hero’s sacrifice

[SandRat]

NOW THISE TEENS OWE, WITH INTEREST That Marine’s family and the CORPS

[Rusty0604]

I agree and pray for this hero’s family.

[Maverick68]

God Bless this great man.

[Mr. K]

Remember- do not try to swim AGAINST The undertow- swim sideways to it

[Blood of Tyrants]

I hope they try to live up to his sacrifice.

[NonValueAdded]

Bravo Zulu, Marine. Prayers for your loved ones.

[SaveFerris]

Yeah, what a shame.

[SaveFerris]

Here’s the hero:

http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/46/76/03/10215634/4/920x920.jpg

[pfflier]

If this was the face of the dam, the falling water rolls you under then holds you down. Typical of falling water at dams and waterfalls.

[Mr. K]

oh no... that’s terrible

[major_gaff]

Semper Fi Devil Dog...Rest in Peace.

[fortheDeclaration]

Amen!

[cpdiii]

A Marine did what a Marine is supposed to do. May the Lord welcome him with grace and love.

[oh8eleven]

San Antonio [TX] man who died saving teens ...
It's what Marines do. Semper Fi and RIP ...