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Wednesday, 9 May, 2007 @ 2:57 am
A Marine and his wife and daughter were at Atlantic Beach in North Carolina enjoying a day at the beach when the Marine, Master Sgt. Michael Wert, an Iraq War veteran, noticed two boys struggling in the surf.
According to this report Sgt. Wert went to the boys’ rescue while his wife went to call 911 and his daughter went into the water with a boogie board to help her Dad.
“She managed to help the boys onto the board, but didn’t see her dad with them,” Debbie Wert said in the statement. “The one little boy told her (Michael Wert) had to let them go and had died.”
Rescue personnel found Wert but could not revive him.
Sergeant Wert is survived by his wife, three children, parents, and two siblings.
Rest in peace, Sgt. Wert. You are a true hero.
Written by ~J~
Bevin Buchler Says:
May 14th, 2007 at 4:05 pmVisit Bevin Buchler
Michael Wert was my cousin. Katrina is a very strong girl. She knew exactly what to do and followed her fathers guidance. Mike continues to make a huge impact on our whole family. And we want to thank everyone for their prayers and sympathy. Mike can now rest knowing he made an impact on the world. -Bevin Buchler
~J~ Says:
May 14th, 2007 at 4:15 pmVisit ~J~
Thank you, Bevin, for taking the time to post. We appreciate what your cousin did and he gave his own life to save two others. He was and is a real hero.
Sue Says:
May 14th, 2007 at 6:11 pmVisit Sue
Bevin:
Sincere condolences to your entire family. May your cousin rest in peace.
Kay Says:
May 17th, 2007 at 2:09 amVisit Kay
Was unable to sleep and was checking out the sites regarding my son Msgt Michael Wert. Was glad to see that my neice was on this site earlier this week. I was not able to have access to the internet until 2 nights ago when we came home from Michael’s funeral. The response to Michael’s heroic story and tragic death has been very hard for all of us. I was awestruck by all the information on the internet and finding out how wide his story has spread. This truly is a great nation with many kind, caring, and loving people. Love to you Bevin, & your mom & dad.
~J~ Says:
May 17th, 2007 at 6:16 amVisit ~J~
Kay,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Losing a child is backwards in life as we are supposed to be the ones to go first, but it doesn’t always come out that way.
If ever there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to let me know. You can even call me in the middle of the night when you can’t sleep and I’ll talk to you.
May God comfort you and all of Michael’s family and loved ones and may you remember he left you performing the most heroic of heroic acts.