Luke Laidley Obituary and Cause of Death: 9/11 Survivor Who Died Trying to Help Kids in Water on July 4 Remembered as ‘HERO’
We are here to provide updates on the obituary of Luke Laidley. Recently, Luke Laidley’s family shared his official obituary, which includes details about the funeral and visitation. This article aims to share information about the funeral services and visitation ceremony held in Luke Laidley’s memory. Please continue reading to find out more about these services.
What Happened to Luke Laidley?
Luke Laidley, a 9/11 survivor and father of three, tragically passed away on the Fourth of July while boating on Lake Michigan. He is being fondly remembered as a “true family man” and a “hero.”
The incident occurred near Winnetka, Illinois, when 43-year-old Laidley jumped into the water to assist children who were tubing, as confirmed by a spokeswoman for the Village of Winnetka in a statement provided to ABC News.
However, Laidley encountered difficulties while swimming and ultimately drowned, according to the statement. Efforts were made to resuscitate him by performing CPR after he was pulled back onto the boat. Once the boat returned to the shore, Winnetka Fire medics provided advanced life support. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, Laidley passed away later at a local hospital.
Luke Laidley’s untimely death has left a void in the lives of his family and friends. He will be remembered as a dedicated family man and a hero.
Luke Laidley Obituary and Funeral Service
According to Luke Laidley’s family, the visitation is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 14, 2023, and the mass funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The visitation service will run from 4 pm to 8 pm at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, located at 101 Park Pl, Libertyville, Illinois 60048. The funeral service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, situated at 121 E Maple Avenue, Libertyville, IL. For further details about the funeral, you can contact 847-362-2626.
Luke Laidley Family Members
Luke Laidley was a resident of Libertyville, IL. He was the beloved husband of Lauren Laidley and a caring father to his children, Vivian, Lucas, and Logan Laidley. Luke Laidley was the son of Diane and Forrest Laidley. Additionally, he had siblings named Jeanney Whirry, Mary Sachs, Michael, Anne Sondale, and Maura Ziemann. He is also survived by Joseph and Pamela Damico (parents-in-law), brother-in-law Lindsay Bianco, and Joseph Damico, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Luke Laidley Cause of Death
Luke Laidley was a devoted family man, whose love and dedication were evident in his relationships with his wife, children, and extended family. Unfortunately, Luke Laidley passed away on July 4, 2023. The specific cause of his death has not been disclosed in the obituary.
Luke Laidley was born on September 14, 1970, as the fifth child of Diane and Forrest Laidley. He spent his childhood in Chicago, where he developed a passion for sports. He attended Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein and later went on to study at Boston College.
Please stay tuned to this website for further details and updates regarding Luke Laidley’s obituary.
