‘He died a hero’ | Community rallies around family of faithful North Texas man who died saving his children

PRINCETON, Texas — Troy Scheffman was a devoted husband, father and a pillar in his McKinney church and Princeton community. Now, he’s being remembered not only for his heroic final act, but also for the way he lived — with love, faith and service.

“He was my best friend. My mentor,” said Rick Barber, who went to church with Scheffman at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.

The two also served together in The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal service organization. Scheffman was one of the chapter’s most active members…

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