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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13605747/South-Carolina-dad-Uncle-Sam-died-fireworks-July-4.html

A South Carolina dad was seen dancing in his front yard while
dressed as Uncle Sam, moments before he died after igniting
a large firework on top of his head.

Allen Ray McGrew, 41, had been celebrating the 4th of July
on Thursday evening at a neighborhood block party in
Summerville, Dorchester County.

Dressed as Uncle Sam, footage captured by his wife Paige
showed McGrew dancing a jig in his full festive rig out
as he celebrated the holiday.

Witnesses told investigators that McGrew had placed a
large firework on the top hat he was wearing, before
lighting it - causing the device to explode.

According to a police report seen by WCBD, McGrew's wife
told deputies she believed he placed the firework on
his head to 'show off' and was drunk at the time.

The HVAC worker was found laying dead in the road
by deputies who rushed to the scene after the party
came to an abrupt end.

. . .

Ummmm ... how drunk DO you have to be to put an
explosive device on your HEAD ???

Wow.

Oh well, he won't do that again.

I'd keep an eye on any genetic progeny ... maybe
crash helmets forever .........

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