A South Australian dad who conserved his own kids which of a buddy while the group were swimming near Port Lincoln has actually been kept in mind as a generous hero with a generous heart. Dan Cojocea, 43, vanished on Friday, January 19 after he conserved a group of 6 kids– consisting of 2 of his own 4 kids– when they ended up being captured in a rip-off Mary Ellis Beach at Sleaford. After a substantial four-day search, authorities discovered the body of the Roxby Downs dad on Monday early morning at a close-by beach. Enjoy the current news and stream free of charge on 7plus >> At his funeral service in Port Pire, Cojocea’s kids composed letters to their dad and called him a “stunning angel” and stated they seriously missed his business. “I was so fortunate to have you, to be enjoyed by you. You had the most stunning body and soul,” among his kids stated in a letter checked out by Cojocea’s sibling. Roxby Downs daddy Dan Cojocea went missing out on in waters off Mary Ellis Beach, near Port Lincoln. Credit: 7NEWS”Losing you resembled losing a piece of my heart, however I understand you have passed away a hero. “I simply require another hug, another kiss, another laugh and another joke,” the letter stated. Cojocea’s brother or sisters stated he was a devoted married man. They stated before his death, Cojocea had actually taken 6 weeks off work, so that he might invest it with his household. The household were camping with pals near Mary Ellis Beach the day he passed away. Cojocea’s bro Sam stated the father-of-four would put others before himself, and was he pleased when those around him were smiling. Dan Cojocea with his better half and their 4 kids. Credit: GFM”I understand because minute on the beach, he prioritised the security of his both his young boys and his pal’s child above his own,” Sam stated. “I understand provided the opportunity he would have done it all over once again.” An online fundraising event for the household has actually raised over $135,000. Brother-in-law, Michael stated Cojocea was born in Romania and relocated to Australia at a young age before transferring to Roxby Downs, where he worked a variety of various tasks, consisting of as an instructor, and in the regional mines. He stated Cojocea was extremely associated with the Roxby Downs neighborhood and regional sporting clubs. Michael stated Cojocea fulfilled the love of his life when he returned to Romania for a vacation. He explained how happy Cojocea was to present his partner to everybody. “Dan thought life was suggested to be lived, and it was indicated to be dealt with individuals around him,” Michael stated.