Julian Ryan, 27, lost his life while saving his fianc\u00e9e, children, and mother during deadly flash floods in Ingram, Texas. As water rushed into their trailer at 4 a.m. on July 4, he smashed a window to help his family escape to the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the process, Julian severed an artery in his arm. \u201cHe looked at me and the kids\u2026 and said, \u2018Sorry, I\u2019m not going to make it. I love y\u2019all,\u2019\u201d recalled his fianc\u00e9e, Christina Wilson. He died by 6 a.m. from blood loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to Julian\u2019s quick action, his fianc\u00e9e, two children (ages six and 13 months), and his mother all survived. His body was found hours later when the floodwaters receded. \u201cHe\u2019s the hero of this story,\u201d said his grieving mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The floods killed at least 50 people across Texas, including 15 children. Julian\u2019s family is urging officials to install flood sirens to prevent future tragedies. \u201cLives could\u2019ve been saved,\u201d they insist, as the state continues its massive rescue efforts.<\/p>\n