September 26, 2019 7:15 a.m.
Umpqua Community College will hold its annual Day of Remembrance on Tuesday to reflect on the events of October 1st 2015.
A release from the college said that Governor Kate Brown has approved the campus’ request to fly the flag at half-staff. A tribute to survivors and those lost will also be displayed around the campus flag pole from sunrise to sunset.
Starting at 10:00 a.m. a private event for UCC staff and students, affected family members, and the law enforcement community will take place on the UCC campus. UCC President Dr. Debra Thatcher said she understands that there will always be community interest in this event, but “this time is for those directly impacted by the 10/1 events”.
The college has updated its permanent webpage called “We Will Always Remember”. The page was created to serve as a virtual memorial to acknowledge and honor those lost and affected by the events that took place at UCC on October 1st, 2015. The site contains:
*Annual Day of Remembrance activities and information
*Photo galleries
*Campus and community support
*Links to campus and community resources
Go to www.umpqua.edu/we-remember for more information.