Meanwhile, “Uncle Chuck” Johnson was a husband and father of three, who, according to Shivy, was “a person that looks after everyone.”

“That he would give up his life in an attempt to save Bryce’s life; it’s everything I expect and I know about that man,” Shivy said.

Months after Bryce died, the family set up the Bryce Brooks Foundation, a charity “dedicated to fostering water safety and drowning prevention. Our mission is to provide free swimming lessons for adults and children and empower teens through scholarships for lifeguard certification.”