A tragic incident unfolded in Hawaii when Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz , a 47-year-old Navy sailor, died while rescuing two children from high surf at Waiapua'a Bay. The Kauai Police Department confirmed that Diaz, stationed at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, entered the water on Saturday (November 23) to save the children, who were struggling against the strong currents.

Diaz's wife, Keyonna Fairley , shared with Hawaii News Now that the family was enjoying a regular weekend beach outing when their nine-year-old son, Kamden , was overpowered by a wave . Diaz acted quickly to rescue him, urging his son to swim to safety. "I want you to go. I want you to swim. Don’t stop. You got this. Don’t give up. I love you," Diaz reportedly told his son. Despite his effo

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