Honoring Dillon Achin: Gone Too Soon at 28

The recent passing of 28-year old Dillon Achin has fractured family and friends still grappling with this enormous tragedy. Dillon leaves behind his beloved fiancée Nancy Gillis and her son Hayden following an unexpected fatal diabetic seizure on November 23, 2023.

While just 28, Dillon imprinted all who knew him with his compassion and determination in the face of lifelong health challenges. Now, loved ones channel grief into celebrating Dillon by embracing qualities that defined someone gone far too soon.

Lifelong Health Battles

From age 16 onward, Dillon contended with the daily tribulations of Type 1 diabetes and its debilitating impact on vital organs.

Rather than spiraling in the face of chronic disease, Dillon channeled youthful grit to master intricate medical regimens affording him nearly a decade more than expected with juvenile diabetes.

Just as Dillon exceeded prognosis thanks to his tenacious spirit, he nurtured those around him with exceptional empathy belying his years.