Julian Ryan died after sustaining a fatal injury while helping his family escape rising floodwaters on July 4. The floodwater quickly filled the home shared with his fiancée, Christinia Wilson, and their children. In an effort to save them, Ryan broke a window to get them to safety on the roof. Tragically, the glass severed an artery in his arm, leading to his death. Despite multiple calls to 911, emergency services could not arrive in time. More than 90 people died from the flooding, and the family believes warning sirens could have prevented the tragedy.
Julian Ryan, a 27-year-old father, died heroically attempting to save his family during catastrophic flooding on July 4, succumbing to an injury sustained while breaking a window.
Ryan's fiancée, Christinia Wilson, recounted how floodwater rapidly filled their home, reaching knee-deep in just 20 minutes, compelling Ryan to act swiftly to ensure their safety.
Though emergency services were called multiple times, they could not reach Ryan's family in time. Tragically, he told his loved ones, 'I'm sorry, I'm not going to make it. I love you all.'
The flood resulted from heavy rainfall that caused the Guadalupe River to swell; Ryan's family believes early warning sirens could have saved his life.
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