UT Community Gathers to Honor Harrison Brown, Victims of Campus Attack
Members of the UT community gather Wednesday in front of the UT Tower
Image Credit: Photo by Marshall Tidrick, The Daily Texan.
Members of the UT community gathered Wednesday evening on the Main Mall to honor Harrison Brown and all victims of the recent attack on campus.
Brown, a first-year student, was a victim of the attack on campus this week. Brown was a beloved member of the UT community, known for making students smile as he sang and shared his love of music across campus.
“I learned that many in Jester East got to know Harrison by hearing his music from a distance, then stopping to listen,” President Gregory L. Fenves said in a message to the UT community. “Harrison sang everywhere — in stairwells, bedrooms and hallways. His voice was magical, and his gifts and talents touched students throughout campus.”
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— UT Student Govt. (@UT_SG) May 3, 2017
.@UTAustin students are gathering at main mall to honor Harrison Brown.
— Stephanie Adeline (@stephadeline) May 4, 2017
Memorial for #HarrisonBrown on Main Mall is starting now, with a performance of a song from John Mayer, Brown’s favorite artist. pic.twitter.com/0ZRuwSPbxt
— Forrest Milburn (@forrestmilburn) May 4, 2017
Texas Football supporting Harrison Brown. pic.twitter.com/Z2Vucbxsfn
— Jordan Traylor (@JordanTraylor) May 4, 2017
UT Tower bell tolling 19 times to symbolize Harrison Brown’s 19 years of life pic.twitter.com/IGoKW0dvTC
— Alex Stockwell (@alexrstockwell) May 4, 2017
#UTStrong pic.twitter.com/iR9jkgrx1Q
— UT Student Govt. (@UT_SG) May 4, 2017
Crowd throws up horns in honor of #HarrisonBrown during his memorial on the Main Mall pic.twitter.com/r2oLueIFFX
— Forrest Milburn (@forrestmilburn) May 4, 2017
Moving memorial tonight. Overwhelming compassion & support from the Longhorn family for the family, friends of Harrison Brown & victims. pic.twitter.com/PnENSFkNt7
— Maurie McInnis (@Maurie_McInnis) May 4, 2017
Harrison Brown was known for making students smile as he sang and shared his love of music across @UTAustin: https://t.co/jeJwGwybSD
— Greg Fenves (@gregfenves) May 3, 2017
“Please keep your thoughts and prayers with the victims and their families during this very difficult time,” Fenves said. “The Browns have lost a brother and a son, and our entire community will be there to support them.”
Read the most recent messages and updates about campus tragedy here.
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