Friday, December 2, 2011

Students Hold Vigil for Jacob Dannels

Senior musical theatre major Sam Tanabe writes a message for Jacob Dannels in the park at Point Park University's vigil held for Dannels. Dannels, a former Point Park University student, passed away Nov. 23.

Point Park University students gather in the university park to hold a vigil for Jacob Dannels. Dannels, a former Point Park University student, passed away Nov. 23.

Fred Dannels bows his head in prayer during a vigil for his son Jacob Dannels at Point Park University's park. Dannels, a former Point Park University student, passed away Nov. 23.

Fred Dannels bows his head in prayer during a vigil for his son Jacob Dannels at Point Park University's park. Dannels, a former Point Park University student, passed away Nov. 23.

Senior sport, arts and entertainment management major Samantha Danaher lights Fred Dannels' candle during a vigil for Dannels' son Jacob Dannels in Point Park University's park. Dannels, a former Point Park University student, passed away Nov. 23.

Photographer's note: RIP Jake, my former neighbor, brief teammate and shuttle buddy. You were the most vibrant, pleasant person to run into, and you never failed to brighten my day after a short shuttle ride conversation.