For many of us, our father was one of our first role models.

Dads are people who we always look up to. Even when we are old, we still admire them. They are generally the first role model for their sons and a superhero for their daughters.

Being with dad is always a special feeling.

Nothing can scare you when you’re with your dad. All fear just vanishes in thin air—that is a dad’s magic.

They are willing to go any length for their kids, even if it means death.

A story of a heroic dad from Minnesota shows why fathers are the best.

There is no price a dad isn’t willing to pay for his children.

Chris sacrificed himself in order to protect his son.

This incident took place in Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes.

Chris and his family were out for a walk with his 3-year-old son, Aston.

Aston, as he was just 3 years old, was playing around the bridge. While he was playing, he crawled through the rail and fell. A passerby saw Aston and immediately informed Chris.

“Ashton, being a curious, adventurous, 3-year-old, crawled through the rail and fell. Someone saw it and Chris went over instantly” said Ryan Olson, Chris Schultz’s brother.

When Chris saw Anton, he quickly went to the rescue.

Chris didn’t waste a single second contemplating the situation. All he saw was his son who needed help.

Every parent would panic when they see their child in danger, and most would do what Chris did: jump in and help, not caring about anything else.

Chris’s efforts weren’t in vain as he managed to save his son.

But it cost him his life.

Chris was struggling to keep his head above water. He handed his son off to a woman, who was waiting near the shore.

“Chris was holding on to her as well. He just couldn’t hang on and he let go.” Ryan Olson.

Chris didn’t have enough left in him and there was no way he could keep his head above water, so he decided to let go. His son was safe and that’s mattered to him the most.

Chris wasn’t just a great dad, but also an excellent human being.

By all accounts, Chris was a genuinely kind and caring man.

“Chris would do that for your kids, he would do that for my kid, he would do that for anyone’s kid. He’s always helped his whole life. He’s helped everyone.” Ryan Olson

Chris helped people even after he died by donating his organs.

According to his brother, Chris dedicated his life to helping people. Even after his death, he gifted people with a normal life.

“His eyes, for sure, I believe they’re going to donate ligaments, some different tissues, possibly bone marrow. So, he’s still going to help some more people out.” Ryan Olson.

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Source: YouTube – KARE 11, WFMY News 2.