principal dan marburger was nearby when the shooting began. despite the danger, he put himself in harm's way risking his life to protect his students dan sustained multiple gunshot wounds at close range. his unflinching bravery saved life that morning. dan is a hero and we pray that he is back where he belongs soon with the students who are so lucky to have him. i also want to recognize the courageous action of the local law enforcement officers, first responders and state and federal agents who were on the scene that day. the first officers arrived just minutes after the shooting began and immediately entered the building. within 30 minutes of that schools calls for help and army of more than 150 officers and first responders from across the metro and surrounding communities arrived on the scene to assist. officers who heard the dispatch while bartel called everyone found it. how focused they were. how well they work together in the midst of such a tragedy. this is who iowans are and what we deal. whether in person or in spirit, iowans showed