The population of the world on average increases by 166,000 a day. If a few people want to not wear pfd's seatbelts and helmets more power too them. More resources available for me.
I feel sorry for this persons family but not the person. Your choices in life affect you first and foremost. If you don't care about your life enough to take proper safety procedures you become an example of what not to do for others.
Get on my boat wear a life jacket, at all times. I alweays have flares gps and a radio. signal mirrors in my life jacket with the whistle. and for ocean a phone in the dry bag.
As for a volunteer coast guard id rather have someone who wants to serve than someone forced to serve.
Bless our troops everywhere!
Former USN 4 tours to the gulf, and somalia.