Chicago construction accident today: David O’Donnell, killed in fall near UChicago Cancer Center, remembered as ‘role model’ [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — David O’Donnell’s family told ABC7 this never should have happened.

Kevin O’Donnell, David’s youngest brother, spoke with ABC7 on Friday morning, saying he was an amazing role model, the hardest worker and someone he always admired.

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“I wouldn’t want anyone to go through this. I wouldn’t wish this upon my worst enemy,” Kevin said.

Kevin is taking life an hour at a time on Friday after his 27-year-old older brother, David, fell eight stories to his death just one day ago while working on the new University of Chicago Cancer Pavilion.

“This is just unimaginable what’s happened to us. It’s devastating. My parents are horribly crushed by this,” Kevin said.

ABC7 spoke with Kevin in south suburban Oak Forest, where David was born and raised.

“Hardest working guy I’ve ever known. He was great to look up to just seeing him. He went to work every …