Here is a heartbreaking YouTube tribute to Gage. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a few more details, and there is also coverage from Fox 6 and WTMJ.
Gage Witek is the 12-year-old boy and South Milwaukee Middle School student who died much, much too soon at his home on Saturday.
Here is a copy of the note South Milwaukee Middle School Principal Jim Hendrickson sent home to parents on Tuesday. From it:
At this time, the police and medical examiner have ruled this death accidental. … Rumors of bullying and suicide have been circulating. These untrue stories have been disruptive as the family and school community go through the grieving process. Across the nation, children are experimenting with various choking games and other risky behaviors. Please talk with your child about these unsafe practices.
Here is Gage’s obituary. Services are Friday in Racine.
Please keep Gage’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers, and hug your kids a bit tighter tonight. I know I will.
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Gage was a friend and schoolmate of my 2 children. I am making a conscious effort to make others aware. I can’t imagine how it must feel to lose a child…
gage was my cousin and it was so hurt when i found out he had passed away, exspecally over a stupid game. he was way to young and deserved the best. wer need to stop this game
tabitha: Absolutely agree. Just wondering if the family is looking for donations for the benefit on Saturday (if you’re doing a raffle, silent auction, etc.). If so, let me know how to donate an item.
There is a fundraiser coming up to bring awareness to people and hopefully put an end to this heartbreaking “game”. Here is the fundraiser poster:
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