‘He Was Gentle And Kind’ | Man, 24, Dies After Being Electrocuted While Jumping Into Georgia’s Lake Lanier

ATLANTA, Ga. – On Thursday, a tragic incident occurred at Lake Lanier resulting in the death of a 24-year-old man who was electrocuted while jumping off a dock.

According to information from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, a neighbor managed to pull the man from the water. However, despite being taken to Northside Forsyth Hospital, the man passed away.

The individual has been identified as Thomas Milner, according to a report by WAGA-TV, citing the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Upon learning of the situation, concerned neighbors swiftly rushed to help Milner by using a boat. One of them experienced an electrical shock when jumping into the water. Recognizing the danger, he promptly swam back to shore, deactivated a power source at the dock, and returned to the water in an attempt to assist Milner.

Milner’s mother, Martha, issued this statement:

My son went by his middle name Shepard or Shep for short. He was the youngest of 3 children. LIved with his oldest brother and loved his cat.

A little backstory…. We have owned our lake property for 60+ years. He grew up at the lake and was a strong swimmer and loved everything water. Our dock was less than 3 years old and was outfitted with electricity by a licensed electrician.

Shepard did not use drugs, rarely drank.

Shepard loved the lake. Most every week he would spend his day off riding the jet ski, swimming or just snoozing on the dock to some music.

Shepard loved his OneWheel and was a very talented rider. He would ride the Greenway weekly just to be outdoors and experience nature.

Shepard loved music…he always played “d.j.” at any beach trip, family vacation or lake gathering. He had a wide and varied taste in music. You might hear heavy metal or you might hear Frank Sinatra.

Shepard was loyal… he worked at Carrabas at the Collectio for almost 10 years. He started when he was almost 16 and it was his first and only job.

Shepard loved gaming. He hosted a Dungeons and Dragons group at the Lakehouse every Wednesday. He also had a huge online Xbox following.

Shepard was extremely intelligent. He regularly held conversations with my Ph.D friends and never faulted on any subject.

Most of all, Shepard was gentle and kind, loving and accepting. He didn’t care what your beliefs were; politically, racially, sexually. Everyone was equal in his eyes.

Shepard was known for his quirkyness, his humor and his dedication.

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