The United States expressed its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Theeb al-Yami and Jaser al-Rakah after their tragic deaths in Massachusetts, said a statement from the Department of State on Thursday. “The young men drowned while courageously attempting to save children in distress.” “Their heroism represents the very best of the international students who enrich communities across the United States,” added the statement. “Theeb and Jaser were among the 52,000 Saudi students studying in the United States who bring greater international understanding and diverse perspectives to US campuses and communities, and to Saudi Arabia when they return home,” it stressed.