Senior Class 2002 Memorial honoring the Geneseo
alumni who lost their lives.
September 11, 2001.
On September 11, 2001 the college lost
Yan Zhu Cindy Guan '99
Dennis O'Berg '95
Richard Bosco '89
James Kelly '83.
To commemorate their passing the Senior Class of 2002 and the Roemer Arboretum have joined together to create this memorial. The four large stones represent each of the alums named above. The bench, between the stones, faces toward the western sky and the Genesee Valley. It is a quiet spot that, with the strength of stone, will endure.
Renderings of the planned memorial (March 2002).
Laying out the site (March 2002).
Moving the stones - Audrey Arber directing (May 9, 2002).
Bruce Bennett working concrete for the bench (May 9, 2002).
Composite view of stones in place. Bench foundation curing (May 9, 2002).
Fred Bright helping place the rock to which the plaque will be attached (May 9, 2002)
Composite view of site after mulching and clearing vegetation behind (May 11, 2002).
Some of the many faces that made this memorial a reality (May 11, 2002).
From the dedication ceremony, May 18, 2002. (Photos by Ron Pretzer)
Bagpiper Kenneth Jackman
President Chris Dahl shares his thoughts.
From left to right: Patty Fennell, Gregg Hartvigsen, and Fred Bright
Family members remember their loved ones.
Dennis O'Berg (father of Dennis O'Berg).
Greg Gian '83 (friend of James Kelly).
Edwin Yuen '99 (husband of Cindy Guan).
Unveiling the commemorative plaque.
Wes Kennison shares his thoughts.
Also, see the article in the Geneseo ENCompass that appeared May 21, 2002