And his last words, as piles of flowers were placed on top of their caskets. Governor Paul De Jersey presented John Tyson with a bravery award on behalf of his son.
Tyson also praised the more than 300,000 petitioners who called for his son to be recognized for his sacrifice, and he blasted many politicians who promised.
To commemorate Jordan in public but never followed through. Tyson praised his kid, citing his courage in the face of his greatest fear as the pinnacle of bravery.
Since then, Tyson has created the Jordan Rice Foundation in memory of his son, which offers support and guidance to anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one.