The parallels between Gale and Haymitch?

I saw some people "complaining" that they made Haymitch too similar to Katniss based on the excerpt. Until someone pointed out that Haymitch is not supposed to mirror Katniss but Gale.

What do you think of that observation? Do you agree?

I think he is not necessarily meant to show a parallel to anyone. It is not uncommon that people die like Mr.Everdeen died in 12.

But what do you think?