Jeffrey Brady, 51, dove into the Colorado River in Yuma to rescue his girlfriend's two nephews from drowning over the July 4th weekend. He tragically died, leaving a giant hole in the family. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has this story.
A San Diego man who died while saving his girlfriend’s nephews from a river in Arizona is now being honored with a posthumous medal for bravery. Jeffery Edward Brady, 51, drowned after he jumped into the Colorado River to rescue the boys—aged 10 and 12—who had beenIn July 2025 Brady plunged into the water, holding the boys above the surface until a boat arrived and pulled them to safety.
Brady—who had recently moved to Arizona to care for his 84-year-old blind father—was posthumously awarded the Carnegie Medal by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, which honors An obituary described him as “a man known for his strength, warmth, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved.”An obituary described Jeff as “a man known for his strength, warmth, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved.”“Jeff’s final act was one of pure selflessness and courage — an embodiment of the man he was every day of his life. In the face of danger, Jeff didn’t hesitate.was started to help cover the funeral costs that Jeff’s twin brother, Greg, now faces, along with immediate living costs for their father and Jeff’s girlfriend, Elen.Disgraced cop dramatically stares down fellow officer who shot her in the chest — as he claims she was homicidalSickening details of Joseph Duggar’s alleged sexual abuse detailed by teen victim in affidavitGoFundMe Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Send Help’ on VOD, Sam Raimi’s Return-to-Form Comedy-Thriller, Which Puts Rachel McAdams Through the Wringer
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