“It is absolutely zero surprise to hear he tried to approach and talk Dylan down and distract him long enough for some students to get out of the cafeteria,” “That’s just dad.”

Marburger was among six who were injured during the shooting. An 11-year-old, Ahmir Joliff, was killed that day. The shooter also died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Although the Marburger, who had been principal of the high school since 1995, was stable following the shooting, he died a week and a half after the tragedy.

“Dan courageously put himself in harm’s way to protect his students, and ultimately gave his own life to save them. He will forever be remembered for his selfless and heroic actions. May he rest in peace,” Iowa’s Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a statement.

The Perry Community School District also issued a statement sharing their “deepest condolences.”

“Dan was a tremendous leader in our school district and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Our school community is heartbroken by Dan’s death. For nearly three decades, Dan was ingrained in every aspect of our Perry Community School District environment, and we are feeling the immense loss of a devoted and caring colleague.”