Lake State students, faculty mourn unexpected loss of classmate

NEWS RELEASE
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
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SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. - An avid supporter of Laker Hockey and an enthusiastic classmate, Justin Kelly, 20, died unexpectedly, Feb. 18, 2018.

Justin was a sophomore from Milford Township, Mich., and studied Fire Science at Lake Superior State University. Justin was an active member of the National Guard.

LSSU President Peter T. Mitchell said, “As a campus community, we mourn the loss of an energetic young man. His enthusiasm touched so many at LSSU, particularly his passionate cheering at hockey games. Justin was a member of the National Guard and is admired for his special ability to bring students together promoting Laker pride.”

Professor Mary Jo Meehan said, “Justin and members of the Fire Science cohort would come to class a half an hour before it began to have a 'pre-seminar' before the university seminar, usually playing videos of fires. Justin was an exuberant young man.”

A crisis support team will be available starting at 9 a.m. Monday in Peacock Cove in the Cisler Center on campus. Members of counselling services at LSSU will be available for students, faculty, staff, and community members seeking support as they process this loss.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when they are finalized. LSSU is planning to honour his life on campus for students, faculty, staff, and community members.

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