Vigil to Commemorate Bus Accident Victims

April 2, 2015
Humboldt State University will have a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of last year’s bus accident and those affected by the tragedy.
The vigil will be held at Founder’s Hall Courtyard on Friday, April 10, at approximately 5 p.m. Open to all, the ceremony will include a moment of silence, and the dedication of plaque to honor those who lost their lives in the charter bus accident on Interstate 5 near Orland, Calif. 
Humboldt State remembers those who were lost:
 

Arthur Arzola, 26

HSU Admissions Counselor

Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Michael Lee Myvett Jr., 29 

Chaperone with Preview Plus and HSU alum

Los Angeles, Calif.

Mattison Haywood, 25 

Chaperone with Preview Plus and HSU alum

Los Angeles, Calif.

Ismael Jimenez, 18 

Student at Animo Inglewood Charter High School

Inglewood, Calif.

Jennifer Caroline Bonilla, 17 

Student at Dorsey High School

Los Angeles, Calif.

Denise Eraina Gomez, 18 

Student at Animo Inglewood Charter High School

Inglewood, Calif.

Adrian Castro, 19 

Student at El Monte High School

El Monte, Calif.

Marisa Elaine Serrato, 17 

Student at Norte Vista High School

Riverside, Calif.

Talalelei Feleni Lealao-Taiao, 53

Driver of bus

Sacramento, Calif.

Timothy Paul Evans, 32

Driver of truck

Elk Grove, Calif.

 
HSU has continued to provide support to those affected by the accident, particularly the 24 students who chose to enroll at the University.
The support includes $1,000 annual scholarship during their time at HSU, made possible by gifts from over 600 individuals who made donations following the accident. Contributions are still welcome for these and other scholarship funds that support low income, first generation college students.  You can visit https://alumni.humboldt.edu/giving/accident-memorial-scholarships to support one of the scholarships, or to note another you would like to support.

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