Forrest W. Chambers died helping to save Luisa Marquez from drowning, Cape Canaveral, Florida, March 17, 1985. Luisa, 9, was playing in the Atlantic Ocean when a strong current pulled her into deeper water. Chambers, 51, technical director, fishing from a nearby jetty, jumped into the water after Luisa called for help. He swam to Luisa, took hold of her, and attempted to swim back to the jetty. When Luisa sank beneath the water’s surface, Chambers reached down and pulled her back up. Chambers then lost consciousness. Luisa, who maintained a hold on Chambers, was rescued by a passing boater. Chambers, who was also pulled aboard, could not be revived. 60319-7009
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