Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who ran into the line of fire to shield President John F. Kennedy and the first lady in Dallas on November 22, 1963, died Friday. He was 93 years old.

Secret Service agent and North Dakota native Clint Hill jumped onto the presidential limousine and used his body to shield first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and mortally wounded President John F. Kennedy

Secret Service agent Clint Hill passed away at age 93. His wife, Lisa McCubbin Hill, confirmed his death. “He was the epitome of a gentleman. Humble, selfless, confident, brave, an encyclopedia of knowledge and experience about the 20th century until now.