Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Petro Crash - Community Update

***THIS IS A CLASS PROJECT. ALL NAMES, INJURIES, EVENTS, ETC. IN THIS BLOG ARE ALL MADE UP. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE LITERALLY.****

Survivors, family and friends plan a candlelight vigil and memorial service in honor of the 257 casualties of the Petro Crash.

The outdoor candlelight vigil will be held this evening at 8 p.m. surrounding the bell tower in the center of Washburn’s campus. The university’s president, Dr. Jerry Farley, will give a brief speech that will be followed by a moment of silence.

After all casualties’ family members are notified, a memorial service will be held. The service will be held in Washburn’s White Concert Hall. Friends, family and the surrounding community are welcome to attend and further information will be available at a later date.

Donations are being accepted at this time towards building a permanent memorial near the crash site. Donations are also being accepted for the rebuilding of Petro and Lee Arena. If you would like to make a donation, or have any questions, please contact the memorial chairperson, Annie Patterson, at 785-555-1238, or e-mail her at Anastasia.patterson@washburn.edu

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