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REMEMBRANCE WEEK 2018

Gallery: SU community gathers at Remembrance Week candlelight vigil

Syracuse University held a candlelight vigil Sunday night to remember each member of the Syracuse community that was killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
Syracuse University held a candlelight vigil Sunday night to remember each member of the Syracuse community that was killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Each chair represents a seat number occupied by one of the 35 Syracuse University students killed on Pan Am Flight 103.
Each chair represents a seat number occupied by one of the 35 Syracuse University students killed on Pan Am Flight 103. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Chairs are set up on the quad for each member of the Syracuse University community that was lost on Pan Am Flight 103.
Chairs are set up on the quad for each member of the Syracuse University community that was lost on Pan Am Flight 103. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
The Ottotunes gather in Hendricks Chapel to sing "New York," by St. Vincent, to open the Remembrance Week vigil.
The Ottotunes gather in Hendricks Chapel to sing "New York," by St. Vincent, to open the Remembrance Week vigil. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Remembrance Scholar Abigail Covington sits as she listens to the Ottotunes.
Remembrance Scholar Abigail Covington sits as she listens to the Ottotunes. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol addresses the audience during Sunday's vigil.
Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol addresses the audience during Sunday's vigil. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
The Remembrance Scholars lead the crowd toward the Wall of Remembrance.
The Remembrance Scholars lead the crowd toward the Wall of Remembrance. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Freshman Katherine Davis helps light the candles of those around her.
Freshman Katherine Davis helps light the candles of those around her. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Sophomore Linzy Dineen listens to the stories and quotes of the Remembrance Scholars.
Sophomore Linzy Dineen listens to the stories and quotes of the Remembrance Scholars. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Sophomore Kalani Mah listens to the Remembrance Scholars' introductions of the students they represent.
Sophomore Kalani Mah listens to the Remembrance Scholars' introductions of the students they represent. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Junior Hailey René listens to the Remembrance Scholars introduce the students they represent.
Junior Hailey René listens to the Remembrance Scholars introduce the students they represent. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Remembrance Scholars listen to their fellow scholars.
Remembrance Scholars listen to their fellow scholars. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Senior Madeline Merwin reads a small piece about Richard Paul Monetti, who she represents as a scholar.
Senior Madeline Merwin reads a small piece about Richard Paul Monetti, who she represents as a scholar. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Senior and Remembrance Scholar Nathan Shaern gazes at his candle as he listens to the Ottotunes' rendition of "Home (I Am)," by George Kamel.
Senior and Remembrance Scholar Nathan Shaern gazes at his candle as he listens to the Ottotunes' rendition of "Home (I Am)," by George Kamel. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Sophomore Linzy Dineen tears up as she listens to the stories and quotes of Remembrance Scholars.
Sophomore Linzy Dineen tears up as she listens to the stories and quotes of Remembrance Scholars. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Lockerbie Scholar Joseph Holland, who represents Andrew Mcclune, and Kyra Meister, who represents Jason Coker, speak before the end of the vigil.
Lockerbie Scholar Joseph Holland, who represents Andrew Mcclune, and Kyra Meister, who represents Jason Coker, speak before the end of the vigil. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
SU alumni Lauren Borill surprises senior and scholar Madeline Merwin with an appearance at the vigil.
SU alumni Lauren Borill surprises senior and scholar Madeline Merwin with an appearance at the vigil. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Remembrance Scholars and seniors Danielle Schaf and Madeline Merwin embrace at the end of the vigil.
Remembrance Scholars and seniors Danielle Schaf and Madeline Merwin embrace at the end of the vigil. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange
Chaplain Amir Duric gazes at his candle as the Remembrance Scholars introduce the students they represent.
Chaplain Amir Duric gazes at his candle as the Remembrance Scholars introduce the students they represent. Corey Henry | The Daily Orange

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By Corey Henry Senior Staff Photographer

More than 100 Syracuse University community members attended a candlelight vigil at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday to honor the 270 people killed in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy. Among the people killed include 35 SU students.

Published on October 28, 2018 at 11:54 pm

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