Virginia Honors Davis, Chandler, and Perry on Anniversary of Tragic Shooting

It's been one year since the UVA and Charlottesville communities were devastated by the tragic and senseless shooting on November 13th, 2022 that resulted in the deaths of three Virginia football players - Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler, and D'Sean Perry - as well as injuries to Mike Hollins and another UVA student Marlee Morgan.
On Monday, the one-year anniversary of that heartbreaking day, the University of Virginia is holding several events to remember and reflect on that event and honor the lives and memories of the victims.
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— UVA (@UVA) November 12, 2023
Here is a list of all of the events happening around the University of Virginia on Monday:
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Carr’s Hill: Open house for reflection and conversation.
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Old Cabell Hall Auditorium: Panel discussion, organized by the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, on healing in the aftermath of gun violence. Happy Perry, D’Sean Perry’s mother, is scheduled to participate. Joining her on the panel to share their personal stories are Kevin Parker, A’Dorian Murray-Thomas and Tracy Walls, who have all been affected by gun violence. The conversation, open to the public, will be moderated by professor Frank Dukes. Registration is requested.
- 12:45-12:55 p.m., The Lawn: Students, faculty and staff are invited to assemble for the tolling of the UVA Chapel bells. The McIntire School of Commerce is hosting a post-memorial gathering for all students, faculty and staff on the fourth floor.
- 12:55 p.m.: Moment of silence. The UVA Chapel bells will play a verse of “Amazing Grace” followed by a tolling of the bells to honor Chandler, Davis and Perry. This moment will also be streamed live.
- Noon-5 p.m., Scott Stadium: The north gate will be open for visitors to walk into the stadium and pay respects at the plaques honoring Chandler, Davis and Perry. The plaques are located in the “Legends Walk” at the north end of the stadium. A limited number of ParkMobile spots on the top level of the south garage at the stadium will be free for public use.
- 1-9 p.m., South Lawn: A UVA Strong banner will be available for students to write reflections and messages.
- 2-5 p.m., 108 Cresap Road: Faculty open house
- 7-9 p.m., The Lawn: Student gathering including a moment of silence and reflections from teammates of Chandler, Perry and Davis.

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