Grand Rapids men rescue boy before drowning in Pokegama Lake

Witnesses said two Grand Rapids men who drowned in Itasca County rescued a boy struggling in Pokegama Lake before the men went under.

[Busker Bill]

"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." -- John 13-15

Rest in peace.

[Busker Bill]

s/b John 15:13

[Sense]

One of the men lived right up the block from me.
A story of bravery, and sacrifice.
May God bless them.

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They are truly heroes! May they rest in peace and may God bless their families at this difficult time.

[USAF]

The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends.

What a great youth minister! God will surely welcome him with open arms. May God bless his family.

[MisterMarvelous]

How tragic. The boy survives, and two men who tried to save him drown.

[Homer J]

Two men who gave their lives to save the life of a young man, what a totally selfless act of heroism.

I hope there is a special place in Heaven for these gentlemen!

[Seth]

Sad as can be, I ask God why he would allow something like this to happen. God has worked through both of these men, These men are sitting next to the throne of God today...Please pray for both of these families, even though they are in better hands right now, we miss them back on earth....