Edward M. Holder, 40, associate professor, died as the result of helping to save Marshall G. Bryant, 16, schoolboy, from drowning, Walkertown, North Carolina June 14, 1944. While swimming in Camp Lasater Lake, Marshall got into distress in water seven feet deep at a point 13 feet from a rope at the surface that extended between posts. Holder, who previous to that day had not swum for three years because of ill health, and Kyle D. Barnes were swimming near Marshall. Each at opposite sides took hold of an arm of Marshall, who was much heavier and stronger than Holder or Barnes. All were briefly submerged, Marshall struggling wildly for support, and the three again were submerged. Barnes got hold of Marshall’s hair and rising, pulled him to the surface. Holder rose and took hold of Marshall’s arm, and he and Barnes swam and towed Marshall to a point six feet from the rope. Other boys then helped to take Marshall to a post. Barnes helped to hold Marshall until a boat arrived and took Marshall to a dock. A little later Holder’s absence was noted. His body was brought to the surface, but he could not be revived. His death was ascribed by physicians to a heart attack. Marshall was revived. 40239-3384
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