Horcher rescued swimmers, remembered as hero

Contributed by Don Horcher

From left, Don Horcher, Ashley O’Malley, Tommy Horcher and Sharon Zehner share a laugh.

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At top from left are Steve Smith, Janey Smith, Sean O’Malley and Thomas Horcher. In front from left are Caity Bailey, Ashley O’Malley and Jennifer Morgenstein, around a fire pit at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort in Po‘ipu.

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Thomas John “Tommy” Horcher beams from the Hanalei Valley lookout in Princeville.

Contributed by Don Horcher

Thomas John “Tommy” Horcher

Contributed by Don Horcher

Thomas John “Tommy” Horcher enjoys the view.

LIHU‘E — The 36-year-old hero, Thomas John “Tommy” Horcher, risked his life to save two distressed swimmers out by Marine Camp behind Wailua Golf Course Saturday afternoon, died Monday at Wilcox Medical Center, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department.

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