2008.09.24
Memorial service tonight for RU student Bobby Thomason
A memorial service is planned tonight at Radford University for a student who died last week.
Bobby Thomason, 21, died Friday, nearly a week after he was found unconscious at the bottom of a set of stairs at Hunters Ridge Apartments.
William Christopher Ritter, 19, of Radford has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding in connection with Thomason's injuries. Police believe Ritter and Thomason got into an altercation and Ritter pushed Thomason. Thomason fell over a handrail on the second-story landing, police said.
Thomason was a member of RU's Delta Chi fraternity.
Thomason's funeral was held this afternoon.
A Celebration of the Life of Bobby Thomason will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Heth Lawn. Student Counseling Services will be available.
My heart goes out to Bobby's Family. I have prayed for them everyday. My heart breaks for Bobby's mom. Bobby was loved by everyone at Radford and especially by his fraternity brothers. I hope she knows what an impact he made on so many people's lives, in an extremely positive way. Pray for Bobby's family that they may find peace in this difficult time!
Comment by ru mom — September 24, 2008 @ 6:07 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family. What a tragic thing to happen. My heart is aching from the sadness of this event.
Comment by Radford Mom — September 25, 2008 @ 1:29 pm