Chase Parr ’10 was killed in a car crash while traveling with her parents and little sister to a holiday gathering in Wyoming. The Denver Post has more.
We here at Wesleying would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Chase’s friends and family. More information will be posted as it is received.
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EDIT (2007-12-25 10:00 PM): This Denver Post article has an update on the condition of Chase’s sister, Katy:
She is conscious and doing well, said Parr’s niece, Kathryn McAllister.
It also contains the official account of the accident, as well as details on the John Parr and Sandy Widener Civic Leadership Award, which has been created to “recognize people exemplifying John and Sandy’s commitment to and passion for improving the metro Denver community.” (Justin)
EDIT: President Roth reflects on the tragedy in his blog
EDIT: The Hartford Courant picks up the story.
Jesus. This is horrible. I didn’t even know her but a bunch of girls on the rugby team said she was the coolest person ever. And she apparently baked cookies for people on her floor all the time. This is so unfair.
Jesus. This is horrible. I didn’t even know her but a bunch of girls on the rugby team said she was the coolest person ever. And she apparently baked cookies for people on her floor all the time. This is so unfair.
My condolences go out to the Parr family and hope Katy gets well soon. She is in my prayers.
My condolences go out to the Parr family and hope Katy gets well soon. She is in my prayers.
from the hartford courant:http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-ctcolotragedy1227.artdec27,0,4506167.story
from the hartford courant:
http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-ctcolotragedy1227.artdec27,0,4506167.story
A comment from a friend of Chase in Denver — Chase loved Wesleyan. She had been accepted to many great schools before picking Wes — and never regretted it. She loved you, the students; her classes; her instructors — everything. Just thought you’d want to know.
A comment from a friend of Chase in Denver — Chase loved Wesleyan. She had been accepted to many great schools before picking Wes — and never regretted it. She loved you, the students; her classes; her instructors — everything. Just thought you’d want to know.
http://roth.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/12/25/reflections-on-loss/
http://roth.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/12/25/reflections-on-loss/
Why would you say something like that? Her parents were wearing their seatbelts and they were killed. Her sister wasn’t and she’s going to be OK. It was just a horrible accident – please don’t add “what if”s to this, OK? It’s already painful enough to process.
Why would you say something like that? Her parents were wearing their seatbelts and they were killed. Her sister wasn’t and she’s going to be OK. It was just a horrible accident – please don’t add “what if”s to this, OK? It’s already painful enough to process.
she wasnt wearing her seat belt
she wasnt wearing her seat belt
God Bless the Parr family … may Chase and her parents rest in peace. Chase, while I did not know her well, always had a smile on … It’s hard to think about how much we waste our lives away in the face of such uncertain tomorrows
God Bless the Parr family … may Chase and her parents rest in peace. Chase, while I did not know her well, always had a smile on … It’s hard to think about how much we waste our lives away in the face of such uncertain tomorrows
no one is up there. the world is cruel and good people die every day for no reason
no one is up there. the world is cruel and good people die every day for no reason
i did not know chase at all but this is absolutely tragic.. may whomever is up there look kindly on her, her parents, as well as her sister, friends and family. this is a loss for all of us and the pain and sadness will be shared by many.
i did not know chase at all but this is absolutely tragic.. may whomever is up there look kindly on her, her parents, as well as her sister, friends and family. this is a loss for all of us and the pain and sadness will be shared by many.
I didn’t know her personally but we had a class together and she would always smile whenever we passed each other – she had a lovely, sincere, warm smile and seemed like an absolutely lovely person. My prayers are with her sister, her friends at Wes and at home. Rest in peace.
I didn’t know her personally but we had a class together and she would always smile whenever we passed each other – she had a lovely, sincere, warm smile and seemed like an absolutely lovely person. My prayers are with her sister, her friends at Wes and at home. Rest in peace.
god bless her soul and my thoughts and prayers are with her sister and the rest of her loved ones
god bless her soul and my thoughts and prayers are with her sister and the rest of her loved ones
she was one of the only people i’ve ever met who actually radiated light and warmth. she was such a beautiful person, both inside and out. i feel for her sister as well.
she was one of the only people i’ve ever met who actually radiated light and warmth. she was such a beautiful person, both inside and out. i feel for her sister as well.
God rest you, Chase, and peace with those you loved.
God rest you, Chase, and peace with those you loved.
i didn’t know her but i am praying for her sister, for all you who were her friends, and for her family. this is truly tragic and my heart goes out to the sister and all those of you suffering the loss of a girl who seemed wonderful.
i didn’t know her but i am praying for her sister, for all you who were her friends, and for her family. this is truly tragic and my heart goes out to the sister and all those of you suffering the loss of a girl who seemed wonderful.
oh no.
oh no.
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper made this statement: “We cherish our memories of John and Sandy and their daughter Chase. They made us better people. They made Denver a better city, and Colorado a better state. We struggle to comprehend this loss, and our hearts go out to Katy.”It couldn’t be put better.
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper made this statement:
“We cherish our memories of John and Sandy and their daughter Chase. They made us better people. They made Denver a better city, and Colorado a better state. We struggle to comprehend this loss, and our hearts go out to Katy.”
It couldn’t be put better.
This is incredibly tragic. My heart goes out to the Parr family.
This is incredibly tragic. My heart goes out to the Parr family.