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Gallery: Hendricks Chapel hosts Service of Commemoration for SU, SUNY-ESF lives lost

By Arthur Maiorella
Candles were lit throughout the service to honor recently deceased members of both SU and ESF's community.
Candles were lit throughout the service to honor recently deceased members of both SU and ESF's community. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Orange Seed Representative Louis Smith, a junior, laid a commemorative wreath along with SUNY-ESF Representative Lexi Chipules.
Orange Seed Representative Louis Smith, a junior, laid a commemorative wreath along with SUNY-ESF Representative Lexi Chipules. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Over 100 people from SU and ESF were remembered during the service. Five SU students and one ESF student, Troy Eames, was remembered.
Over 100 people from SU and ESF were remembered during the service. Five SU students and one ESF student, Troy Eames, was remembered. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the congregation and read out the names of 94 SU community members who recently died
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the congregation and read out the names of 94 SU community members who recently died Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
The Hendricks Chapel Choir performed "We Remember Them" by Susan Lebarr and "Hard Times" by Stephen Foster during the service.
The Hendricks Chapel Choir performed "We Remember Them" by Susan Lebarr and "Hard Times" by Stephen Foster during the service. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Many different speakers took to the podium, from chaplains to SU and ESF students.
Many different speakers took to the podium, from chaplains to SU and ESF students. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Members of the community gathered in Hendricks Chapel to celebrate the lives of their loved ones.
Members of the community gathered in Hendricks Chapel to celebrate the lives of their loved ones. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Hendricks Chapel Dean Konkol opened the service which honored members of SU and ESF community that have died since Jan. 1, 2021.
Hendricks Chapel Dean Konkol opened the service which honored members of SU and ESF community that have died since Jan. 1, 2021. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
SUNY-ESF Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Samuel Mukasa spoke on SU and ESF's "special bond" during the service.
SUNY-ESF Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Samuel Mukasa spoke on SU and ESF's "special bond" during the service. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Dr. José "Peppie" Calvar sang on SU's quad, wrapping up the service.
Dr. José "Peppie" Calvar sang on SU's quad, wrapping up the service. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Published on March 22, 2022 at 11:29 pm

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