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Normal man died of natural causes in Florida
By Pantagraph staff
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DAYTON, Ohio -- A resident of Normal who graduated this year from the University of Dayton died of natural causes during a spring break trip to Florida, according to autopsy results.

Garrett Loiselle, 22, died May 12 after falling in a hotel room during the annual “Dayton to Daytona” trip to Florida that marked the end of the school year for many students.

In a statement released by the university, Loiselle’s parents, Kerry and Paula Loiselle, said autopsy results showed that Loiselle died of cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart muscle.

The Volisia County Medical Examiner’s office said alcohol was present but not a factor in the death.

Loiselle graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance. His sister, Lauren, will begin her third year at the Ohio university this fall.

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Computer wrote on Aug 10, 2007 3:42 AM:

" Rumors are treason, citizen. "

Wha? wrote on Aug 9, 2007 1:03 PM:

" How can he be normal if his heart was abnormally large? "

J.W. wrote on Aug 8, 2007 7:30 PM:

" This is just a sad reminder of how precious life really is. We are not owed tommorow. Dream like you are going to live forever and live like you are going to die tommorow. "

Marc wrote on Aug 8, 2007 6:23 PM:

" Man knows not his time... "

Erica wrote on Aug 7, 2007 2:43 PM:

" My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Garrett. I just found out, today, that he passed away BACK IN MAY and I am just sick to my stomach I didn't know before. I would have shown my support for him and his family! I worked with him at Jewel Osco. I think about how I couldn't wait til the next time I worked with him because he was so wonderful (and I had a crush on him). He was truly a compassionate, caring, beautiful person, and I am sad for this tragic moment. May God watch over all of you! RIP "

gc wrote on Aug 7, 2007 9:21 AM:

" my deepest sympathy for the family. How tragic that a 22 year old can be suddenly stricken with a heart attack. "
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