'I am completely dead now': Indiana man's humorous, self-written obit reflects on brushes with death

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'I am completely dead now': Indiana man's humorous, self-written obit reflects on brushes with death

^{Published on 2025-05-13 20:31:32 - WJZY}

Gary Wolfelt died in a small plane crash earlier this month, but it's his humorous obituary that is now catching people's attention.

The article from Yahoo Lifestyle discusses the tragic case of 17-year-old Indiana native, Alaina Dildine, who drowned in a school pool during a physical education class. Alaina, who had epilepsy, suffered a seizure in the pool, leading to her death. Her family is now advocating for changes in school policies regarding students with epilepsy, particularly in environments like swimming pools. They are pushing for mandatory training for school staff on how to handle such medical emergencies and are also seeking a review of the school's response to the incident. The family's efforts are driven by a desire to prevent similar tragedies and to honor Alaina's memory by ensuring the safety of other students with epilepsy.

Read the Full WJZY Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/am-completely-dead-now-indiana-215733012.html ]

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'I am completely dead now': Indiana man's humorous, self-written obit reflects on brushes with death