Todd went under on Wednesday but his body was recovered Thursday morning, 150 yards away from where he went under.
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"Knowing what he did was the sacrifice that some people wouldn't do." father Wayne Riddle said. "You can consider him a hero for trying to do that."
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The 56-year-old who grew up in Deer Park leaves behind a wife, daughter, and two granddaughters, with a grandson on the way. It's a tough loss for this family.
"You never want to bury your children. We're supposed to go first, not them," Wayne said.
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As for the kayaker Todd went in after, they were rescued by a passing boat. For Todd's family, they'll never forget Todd's selflessness.
"He was the joy of our life," Wayne said.
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