If he had done so, he could have even had a chance of surviving his injuries. But he couldn’t do it because of his compassion for other people.
Jonathan Grayer probably realized he was seriously hurt, but it didn’t stop him from trying to do what was best. He spent his last breaths to make sure.
A bunch of terrified kids were secure and at peace because he cared more for them than for himself. To respect his memory, I hope his tale is widely shared.