You Are Not Dead, Yet.

Duane Jeffries worked for the US government helping rural communities build infrastructure and roads.

As a token of appreciation, a grateful community gifted him a sacred "war bonnet" full of eagle feathers earned through acts of bravery, kindness, and achievement.

Years later, Duane wore the bonnet to to a work sponsored costume party. A photo of him accepting the award for best costume was published in the local paper.

The gifted bonnet and the trophy for best costume were donated to a local museum when he passed away at the age of 87.

Duane is dead.